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EDUCATION: l*m3. TO 1*^7, TRINITY UNIVERSITY, SAN ANTONIO 

TEXAS, RECEIVING A. B.A. DEGREE SUMMA CUM LAUDE’, nMN-SUMMER, 
NORTHUESTERN UNIVERSITY, SCHOOL OF MUSIC, CHICAGO,, ILLINOIS, 

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THE UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS AT AUSTIN, AUSTIN, TEXAS ^ JANUARY IS, 
1*171, TO THE PRESENT, TRUSTEES OF BOSTON UNIVERSITY-, 147 BAY 
STATE ROAO, BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS.; 

RELATIVES: MOTHER, JEUELL ZEMARY JOSLIN, BORN NOVEMBER 13, 


lB*14-i ANO RESI1>ES AT 


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SPOUSE,. MARY KATHRYN UNDERUOOO, BORN JANUARY 31, 1*127 >, AND 


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JOHN ROBERT SILBERi SPECIAL INfiUIRYi BUOp : a/2a/B3i WITHOUT 

FAIL.: -CBI 

BUREAU HAS BEEN REaUESTED TO C0NI>UCT EXPEDITE. INVEST!-: 
CATION OF SILBER FOR PRESIDENTIAL APPOINTIIENT^ POSITION WITH 
THE NATIONAL BIPARTISAN COnniSSION ON CENTRAL AMERICA WHICH 
REQUIRES ACCESS TO CLASSIFIED MATERIAL AND WILL REQUIRE SENATE 
CONFIRMATION.: 

SILBER WAS BORN ON AUGUST iS'i/lHSb-. .IN SAN.- ANTONIO-. TEXAS-. 

_AND HAS ssAN ‘im-aa-3bM0. 

INVESTIGATION SHOULD RECEIVE PRIORITY ATTENTION AND 
RECEIVING OFFICES SHOULD TELEPHONICALLY ADVISE FBIHI2 OF ANY 

^DEROGATORY INFORMATION DEVELOPED AND CONFIRM BY TELETYPE.: 

RECEIVING OFFICES NOTE THAT ALL PERIODS OF APPOINTEE'S 

^LIFE MUST- BE ACCOUNTED FOR AND IF DURING THE COURSE OF INVESTI- 
GATION, UNEXPLAINED OR UNACCOUNTED FOR. GAPS ARE. IDENTIFIED -. 

LEADS SHOULD BE DIRECTED TO BOSTON TO HAVE APPOINTEE. CONTACTED 


AND TO HAVE HIS ACTIVITES DURING SPECIFIC PERIODS IDENTIFIED • 
SF at .AND RECORDS RELEASE FOLLOW BY AIRTEL . 

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SUBJECT: FBI Investigations 


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Date of Birth 


SILBER, JOHN ROBERT 


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Aug. 15, 1926 Place of Birth Antonio, TX 


Present Address Carlton Street, Brookline, MA 


We request: 


Copy of Previous .Report 


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Full Field Investigation NO IRS TO FBI 
Lindted Update 


The person naaied above -is being considered for: 


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(ACCESS TO CLASSIFIED INFO 


Attachments: 


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FOR SENSITIVE POSITION 


IN$TWCTtON$.-^Pr«p*r« In triplicate, u»ing » typewriter. Fill in all item*. It the «n»wer i* "No” or •'None,” *o »tate. If more »p«ce 

U needed for any item* continue under Hem 2$. 

iV^LNAMt (LAST N A MO /(TlRST NAMES :CMtaOUI MAM£) 2. OATC OP SIRTH 

SILBER. John Robert August 15, 1926 


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John 


2. OATCOP8IRTH 

Augusta^ 1926 


OTHER NAMES U$€0 (Msidon /um«, by tot mot mstrisgoM, for mot nomo% ^hongod 3. PLACE OP 51RTH 

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fi smiS’ i li MARRicj. mDbweo. or b'tvoActb, «iv£ full name and oat£Xn61>u« of siftTH or 'spo.Sc c a roRMOt -skxj^, inclui* 

^ . WlFtS MAtPCN WAME, GIVE OATt AND PA/CE OF MARR lAGC OR 01 VORCC 

,Cs MAftftltO XO«V«.M<n« #n/e#(n«t/on »ll prtri^t and dirotea* ) 

tSwioowccR) Mary Kathryn Underwood, b. January 31, 1927, Noraana, .Texas 

Qoivorcco ' m. July 12, 1947, San. Antonio, Texas ,, 

OATES ANp PLACES OP REStDENCC. <// octyot pJocce of toetdenco diffot ftorn tho m^iting oddtocooo, iorrych ^nd idontity both Bogin with peoooni 
ond go book to Jonyoty I. 19^7 ^ntinyo vndot itom 29 on othot oido if noco—ory,y 


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’*■'37 ■ 3atgonc*Crossway 
132 Carlton Street 
10 Emerson Street 
3124 Wheeler Street 
2705 Parkview Drive 
66 Huppenbergstr 
1803 Alguno Road 
35 Wilkins Street 
195 Foxon Road 
64 Lake Place 
■131 Briarcliff Road 


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Brookline 

Boston 

Austin 

Austin 


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REGISTRATKDN NO. 


ALJEN REGISTRATION NO. 


PETITION NO 


Austin 
New Haven 

( East Haven 
New Haven 
Haooden 

PATE. PLACE. AND COURT 


TX 


NATIVE COUNTRY 


PATE AND PORT OP ENTRY 


to. ^Udf K^. XAtt ochooto oboro olomontory.y 

NAME d SCHOOL ‘ ADDRESS 

m wii aj . ■—Mil —■« -■! ■ II I R n 

Yale University, Hew Haven, CT 

University t>f Texas School of Law 
Yale Divinity School, New Haven, Ct 
Northwestern University^ School of Music 

Trinity University, San Antonio, TX 

Thomas Jefferson High School, San .Antonio 


FROM <y>jf) 

1949 A/ A/ 1955 

1948-FAll , 

1947 Af/^ 1948 

1944-Summer C(^ 

1943 vS4 -1947, 


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13. MILITARY SERVICE iBoot or prosont) No" -- 


SCRIAL NO. 

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NAME tN rutt HOME A&Dii^£$S BUSINESS ACCESS V EARS KNOWN 


.General Victor H. Krulak 3665 Carleton St. 3D 

USMc, ,Ret» I San Diego, CA 92106 714-225-' 

SEE ATTACHED SHEET 

26D CIjOJE ftRSONAL ASSOCIATE. thr*« p€r§o/»9, $t^ch SM ichoolm^t^i ot ,w'/i^o kfipm yoit meff ) i 

NAMC IN fUU. HOMtAOOfttSS BOSlNtSS AOOftCSS S’CARS KNOWN 


714-225-3353 


NAMC IN fUU, 


Dr. Arthur G. B. Metcalf Myopia Hill 

Winchester , MA 


.11 Electronics Corp. of Aaerica 11-1/2 

ir, MA One Memorial Drive "DC 

Cambridge, MA 02142 ^ 617-864-8000 

SEE .ATTACHED SHEET 


27, TO tOUR knowledge. ^E YCXJ EVER SEEN THE JSUSJECT OF A fUU. FIELD OR 8ACKGR0urjD PERSONAL INVESTIGATION SY.ANY AGENCY OF THE 

FEDERAL GOVERNMENT? j^YXS Q NO. <7/ yout «aW«/ U 9 S 0 W in ifm (7) <A« nstrfo of «h# Mimnty <2) tho ^ppeonimMto 

of in¥04tii9tiOA, *na{3} of 90cufity cI^Mfsnco grsntedp if known ) _ 


2$.j5RACE FOR ^WTINUING ANSWERS TO OTHER QUESTIONS. {Show ifm numhof to which mnvwoi% mps>ty, Attcch a ccporato choct if thoro h not 
enough epeco horo.} 

Question #27 ^ 


1. Defense Industrial Security Clearance Office (DISCO) , Columbus, Ohio aX'lXStb 

2, 1981 

.3. Secret, granted ;3/13/81 , , 


» RCPOftT.OF INFONMAriON DCVELOPCD. (TMt tp»«* tot FBI «*•.) 


DATE; 


\ '*( 


BcTofc siEnin£ thii form check btek over it to mAkc«urc you have answered aU?que$tion$ fuUy and correctly. 

' CERTIFICATION 

I CtxTxrv that the statements made by me on this form are true, complete, aud correct to the best of my knowledge and 
belief, and are mAde in good faith, > yf* ^ 


FalM statsmsiit on this ffsrm 
Is punlsKaMs by law. 


INSTRUenONfS TO AGENCY : See Federal Personnel Manual Chapter 756 and FPM .Supplement ‘ZP6-51, Appendix A. for details 
oft when this form is required ind how it is used. If this is a request for invest iigation before appointment, insert *!APPl‘’ in the 


ATURCi^aJ'* onginei end fir§t ostbon oopyi 


INFORMATION TOi BE FURNIMEO BYUGENCr i > 


^ace for Pate of Appointment and show information about the proposed appointment in the other spaces for appointment data. 
The original the /rr/ carbon copy should be signed by the applicant or appointee. Submit the original the unskntd 


vestigations; if this is a request for preappointment national agency checks, submit these forms to the attention of the Ojntrol Section. 

RETAIN THE CARBON CORY OF STANDARD FORM BS (SIGNED BY THE AFFLICANT OR AFFOINTEE) FOR YOUR FILES 


DATE OF APPOINTMENT 


DEPARTMENT OR AGENCY 


TYPE OF APPOINTMENT ’ . 

Q EXCEPTED 

□ OOMPCrrTrVE Oncludo indeknito end tem* 
pofory typeo of competitive eppointmente.) 


DUTY STATION 


REGULATION NUMBER OR TITLE OF POSITION AND GRADE OR 
OTHER appointment AUTHORITY SALARY 


SEND RESULTSOFPREAPPOINTMCNTCHECKTO; 


This I$ a StNsirivs Poaxtion 


^(SJUNATVHC AND TITU OT AUTHOR 


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14. HAYS YOO CVtR BCDl OtSaiARCIX) f ROM THE ARMED fORCCS UNDER OTHER THAN HONORABLE CONDtTKW? O YE$ S NO. 


1$, EMRLOYMCNT, ^mploym^ni dst*4 »t*rtini jrjfA yout praaan# CiVf both month s/t<i yt*e tof «// S/>o»r AEE cfa^aa 

«A<r «</<//#••«« ^Aan utk^mjpfoj^. Giro nomo un</or which employed U dtderent from nome now v»ed.y 'f > 


FROM 


NAME OP EMPLOYER (Fiim ot oiency^ 
AND SUf^RViSOR <Fu// nama, «/ known) 


AW>RESS 
eto employ 


TYPE OF WORK 


l^tASON r08 LtAVSNG 


-1/15/71 Present Trustees of Boston University -147 Bay State Road President 

'Bs Boston, MA 02215 & Trustee! 


9/55 1/15/71 The University of Texas at * 

Austin 


Austin, TX 


Appointment 
to Boston 
University 


9/1949 9/1955 


ir.f'C .r‘;j j 
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i 

-1949 Summer 
1948 Summer 


9/1947 

9/1950 


Assistant Professor, Dept, of Philosophy, 1955-59 
Associate Professor, Dept, of Philosophy, 1959-62 ' ‘ 

*Chairman, Department of Philosophy, 1962-67 

Dean, College of Arts 'and Sciences, 1967-70 

University Professor -in Arts and Letters, 1967-70 
/1955 Yale University New Haven, CT. .j Facutly Appointment at 

^ , hlH University of Texas 

• Reader in Philosophy, Dept, of Philosophy, 1949-51 

.1 ’;i,Tr As.sistantilinrjtn.str.vction, Dept, of Philosophy, 1951-52 
' InsTtructor, ‘Dept.”’6f Philosophy, 1952-55 

r Census Enximerator for the Bureau of. Census - Retail Bureau 

Austin, Texas 

T Enumerator for the Bureau of Census J San Antonio, TX patt time 

Retail Business Manufacturing J i^jj 

5/1948 Hull Memorial .Baptist Churchy Cheshire, CT Choirmaster part time 
9/1952 Foxon Congregational Church, East Haven, CT I Choirmaster part time 

> V 

*Full Professor, Department of Philosophy .1962-70 


SA 



m HAve YOU IYER BEtN o^ARGeo (FiRCD) rftOM EMPLOYMENT ro« Ay REASONj X] YES Q NO ^ee Attached Sheet 


17. HAVE YOU EVER RESiONEO (OUtT) AH’ER BEING INFORMED THAT .YOUR cij^^Yirrt INTFMnrn TfKg^CHARGE (FIRE) YOU FOR ANY REASON? Q YES NO. 

ili you f enewe^ to H PfJx ebove ie'^*yee’^\kire deteihjn item Show the neme end eddrew oi employer, eppronimete dete, end reeeone in 
> eech Ceee 'Thie irdotmittion should e^ree "with the etetemente mode in item lS-*^EMi^lX>YMBlfT-) 


« HAVE YOU EVER BEEN ARI^ESjrOl.lAKEN INTO CUSTODY. Hat FOR INVESTIGATION 0« OUCSTlONING. OS CHARGED BY ANY UW ENFORCEMENT AUTHORITY? 
I < You mey Omitf (/) Tre he riole tione tot which you peid e iirie ot W orjeee: end O) eny thing the t^ppened before yourJSth bit thdey .A// other 
incidente mo^i be included, eren though they were ditmie*cd or yod merely fort^ted colletereh) Q YES £1 NO. 


rr YOUR ANSWER IS '•YfS." GIVE FUJL DETAILS BfXOW; 


LAW ENFORCEMENT 
AUTHORITY 


ACTION TAKEN 




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HAVC YOU CVEP HAD A f^tftVOUS &RCAKDOWN Oft HAVt YOU CVtft HAD Ml 
iji jotit mnvw^t h girm d^tmiU in it^m 3$.y 


.^ftCATMUNT rOft A MtNTAL CONDITION? QyES 


20. rOftCiGN COUNTftiCS Vl$ITED (SINCE S030). (£ie/v«i># of mWUfx •orvko.y 
* COUNTRY OATH LEFT UjSA 


DATE fttrURNCO USA 


Ai- 


tJA 


ftUftPOSC 


Germany August 1959 August 1960 ^ 
[side trips to France, Italy, Greoxe, -Switzerland - for pleasure 
and sightseeing.) 


Fulbright Research 
Fellowship, Univers: 
of Bonn 


2K ARC YOU NOW. OR HAVE YOU EVER 8ECT^^ A MEMBER OF TWE COMMUNIST FARTY. U SA . Oft ANY COMMUNIST Oft FASCIST ORGANIZATION’ D YtS CSNO. 


22. ARC YOU NOW Oft HAVE YOU EVER BEEN A MEMBER OF ANY FOREIGN OR tX>MESTlC ORGANIZATION, ASSOCUTION. MOVEMENT. GROUF. Oft COMBINATION OF 
FERSONS WHICH IS TOTALITARIAN. FASCIST. COMMUNIST. OR SUBVERSIVE OR WHICH HAS AOOFTEO. OR SHOWS. A FOLICY OF ADVOCATING OR AFFROVING THE 
COM M ISSION OF ACTS OF FORCE OR VIOLENCE TO DENY OTHER PERSONS THEI R RIGHTS UNDER THE CONSTITUTION OF THE UN ITEO STATES. OR WH KH SEEKS 
TO ALTER THE FORM OF GOVERNMENT OF THE UNITEO STATES BY UNCONSTITUTIONAL MEANS? Q YES £3 NO 


23 IF YOUR ANSWER TO QUESTION 21 OR 22 ABOVE IS "YES/; STATE THE NAMES OF ALL SUCH ORGANIZATIONS. ASSOCIATIONS. MOVEMENTS, GROUPS. OR COM- 
BINATIONS OF PERSONS AND OATES OF MEMBERSHIP. iN ITEM 2t OR ON A SEPARATE SHEET TO BE ATTACHED TO AN D MADE A PART OF THIS FORM. GIVE COM. 
PLCTE DETAILS OF- YCX/R ACTIVITIES THEREIN AND MAKE ANY EXPLANATION YOU JDESIRE REGARDING YOUR MEMBERSHIP OR ACTIVITIES 


NAME IN FULL 


ADDRESS 


FROM 


OFFICE HaO 




24. MEMBERSHIP IN OTHER ORGANIZATIONS CLi9t 9lt of^9nin9tion9 inwhiof^^ou /kO«r a ot h^mn m. tn^rtxhot^ #xc«p# iftOMo 9 how 

r0tigiou9 Of potiticmi mffitiotion9,y (If nono„ so stmts.y 


NAME IN FULL 


ADDRESS 


Acaerican Philosophical .Association 
University of Delaware, Newark, DE 


Texas Society to Abolish Capital, 
Punishcment, Austin,, TX • 
Southwestern ; Philosophical Society 


TYPE 


FROM 


OFFiCEHaO 


Professional 1956 Present 


'Professional I960* 1970 Chairman, 1960-6S 

' * I I I I 

I t 

■professional ;1955 'Present President, 1966-6 7 
(See attached sheet) 


YEAR OF 

unjtr^ NAME IN fUU. 8IRTH ADDRESS 

Fathi^^(dead)^aul George Silber 1881 1919 Cincinnati 

San Antonio, TX 

Mother Jewell Zetnary Joslin 1894 1919 Cincinnati. 

San Antonio, TX 

Spouse Mary Kathryn Underwood 1927 132 Carlton St. 


ADDRESS 


Mother 


Jewell Zeaary Joslin 1894 


Spouse 

Brother 

Son 

Daughter 


Brooklin 


David Joslin Silber 1953 14 Morton St. 


Daughter I 

aMerieCi 




COUNTRY OP ^ 
BIRTH 

PRESENT 

CITIZENSHIP 

Cenaany 

U.S. 

U.S. 

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U.S. 

U.S. 

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U.S. 

U.S. 

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U.S. 

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U.S. 

U.S. 

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U.S. 

U.S. 

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THEjWHltE HO’USE 
WASHINGTON 


.August. 2,; 1983 


MEMORANDUM' 'FOR 
FROM: 

SUBJECT: SUber. John Robert (PAS) . 


The following inforoatiori. was provided t'elephonicall^' to this office 
by the secretary' of Mr. John ,R. Silber regarding' question #25 of' his 
Form, 86: 


RELATION NAME IN' FULL 
Father' (D)' Paul. George. Silber 
Mother 
Brother' 

Son. 

Daughter 
Daughter 
Daughter 
Daughter 
■Daughter' 

Daughter' 

Ward 


DATE OF BIRTH PLACE OF BIRTH 

May 18, 1881 Berlin, Germany 


Jewell Zemary Jbslin> Nov'.- 13, 1894 Mi lane. County, TX! 

I tx 

.David Joslin. Silber Feb.; 21, 1953 New Haven',; CT 


Ward 



Qugstfoh'* #8 continued ' 


From 

To. 

^Nuid)er and^ Street 

City 

State 

1948 

1948 

1806 Travis Heights Boulevard - 

Austin 

<5A Tx 

8/1947 

8/1948 

,107. Starr Street 

New* Haven 

a/U ct 

1932’ 

8/1947’ 

1919 Cincinnati Avenue 

San Antonio 

3A TX 

Question^ #16 continued; 

Answered "Yes" 

<JI 



Septeafcer 1955 to January 1971 - The University of Texas at Austin, Texas. 

.1 was removed as Dean. of the College of Arts and Sciences at the University 


of/Texas at Austin, July 1970, as.a^result of my opposition* to the 'division of that 
College. 1 retained my position as Professor of Philosophy, and University Professor 
'6f Arts and Letters. Copies <of New York Times<. article and Time zoaga'zine article. 



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i QUEST10N>20 . FOREIGN 'COUNTRIES VISITED (SINCE 1930). 


Country- 

.Date Left U.S.A. 

.Date , Returned 

.Purpose 

c 

' 5 ) '' i' 

Japan* Korea, Hong. Kong 

i 

'9125182 

10/10/82 

University ' Busi- ' 

ness ■■ 

t 

Germany 

1/.18/83 

.1/23/83 

Conference at 
Universitat Bayreuth • 

i 

Germany, Switzerland 
England 

5/24/83 

6/19/83 

.B . U Overseas ' Commence 
ment; and p efsonel 
travel . 


QUESTION 26a REFERENCES 



Home Address has changed : 


. Business Address 
remains the same 


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20. bontxnued 


Country 

Date left USA 

Date returned USA Purpose 

England 

July 1963 

September 1964 

It 

Guggenheim Fellowship 
Kings College, London 

vvxsited France, Italy, Denmark - 

sightseeing) 

Germany 

July 1965 

September 1965 


Germany 

Annual visits since 

1971 

To inspect Overseas 
Graduate Programs of Boston 
University and attend June 
Commencements 

Canada 

(Montreal) 

Sept 27, 1972 

Sept 30, 1972 

Canadian-U.S. Educators' 
Conference, Institute of 
.International Education 

Germany 

(Mainz) 

April 4, 1974 

April 10, 1974 

International Kant Congress 

Canada 

(Montreal) 

Dec 8, 1974 

Dec 9, .1974 

Eastern Association of 
College and University 
Business Officers annual 
meeting 

Gerxaany 

(Hamburg) 

Feb 10, 1975 

Feb 13, 1975 

Boston University Institute 
of Music Theatre dedication 

Belgium 

(Brussels) 

Sept 17, 1975 

Sept 26, 1975 

Boston University Commence- 
ment 

Greece 

(Athens) 

Aug 6, 1976 

Aug 14, 1976 

Boston University summer 
Classics program 

Netherlands 

Jan 14, 1978 

Jan 22, 1978 

Conference on Higher 




— W — ^ 

University of Leyden and University of Aoasterdam 


Berauda 

Switzerland 
(Geneva) 
Switzerland 
(Biel) 
Belgixna 
(Brussels) 
Germany 
(Mainz) 
Portugal 
(Lisbon) 


May 25, 1978 
Nov 9, 1978 
Apr 29, 1980 
Feb 6, 1981 
Apr 3, 1981 


May 27, 1978 
Nov 18, 1978 
May 6, 1980 
Feb 12, 1981 
Apr 12, 1981 


Massachusetts Bankers Assn. , 
Senior Management Semina 
European Council of 
International Schools 
Kant Colloquium 

Boston University Commence- 
ment 

International Kant Congress 


Apr 25, 1981 May 5, 1981 Third International , 

Conference, International Council on the Future of the University 
(Travel in Spain and Switzerland following completion of conference 5/2) 

Germany Sept 1, 1981 Sept 7, 1981 Conference under auspices of 

(Bad Godesberg) Konrad Adenauer Foundation 
Switzerland, May 30, 1982 June 28, 1982 

Italy, France, 

Germany, Greece, 

Israel 


Boston University 
Coxamencement in Heidelberg 
and travel with family 


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Question #24 continued; 


Member ship in Other Organizations: 


Name in Full 

Address 

Type From 

To 

Office Held 

Aristotelian Society 

Great Britain 

Professional 1963 

Present 


Royal Institute of Philosophy Gr. Britain 

Professional 1963 

1964 


Phi Beta Kappa 
Trinity University 
(first Alumni member) 

San Antonio 
TX 

Honorary 1975 

Present 


National Humanities Faculty 
1735 Lowergate Drive 
Atlanta, GA 30322 


Professional 1968 

1973 

Member, Board 
of Directors 

National Humanities -Institute 
Yale University 
New Haven, CT 

Professional 1975 

1978 

Member, Executiv« 
Board 

Air University 
Maxwell Air Force Base 
Alabama 36112 


Professional 1974 

1980 

Member, .Board of 
Visitors 


College of St. Scholastica 
1200 Kenwood Avenue 
Duluth » MN 55811 

WGBH Educational Foundation 
125 Western Avenue 
Boston, MA 02134 

The Franklin J. Matchette Foundation 
251 Brahan Boulevard, #2 
San Antonio, Texas 78215 

Greater Boston Council, Boy Scouts, 

of America 

891 Centre, Street 

Boston, MA 02130 

Royal Society of Arts 
John Adam Street 

Adelphi, London WC2N 6EZ, England 

The Cooeaercial Club of Boston 
The Merchants Club 
520 Statler Office Building 
Boston, MA 02116 


Professional 1973 


Professional 1974 


Professional 1969 


Present Trustee 


Present Trustee 


Present Member, Board of 
Advisors 


Professional 1981 


Present Member, .Board 

of Directors 


Professional 1981 Present 
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-199 CoBoabnwealth Avenue 

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Algonquin Club of Boston Social 1977 

217 Coiomonvealth Avenue 
Boston, MA 

University Club of Boston Social 1975 

426 Stuart Street 
Boston, MA 02116 

University Club of New 'York Social 1971 

1 West =S4th Street 
New York, NY 10019 




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EDUCATION 


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The Emperor of U.T. 

Frank C. Erwin Jr. ihc biggest boost* 
cr the University of Texas has. His Cad* 
iliac is orange and white— the school 
colors— and he dotes on the national* 
champion Longhorn football team. He 
is a tireless money raiser and wants noth* 
ing less ilun to make the U-T,, system 
the best in the country^ He has no pa- 
tience with anyone or anything he con* 
siders damaging to his beloved alma 
mater— and since Erwin is chairman of 
Ihc university's board of regents, his an- 
tagonists arc automatically on red alert. 

Erwin cannot, for instance, abide 
student dissent, even the relatively bland 
variety found in the American South- 
west. He is convinced, that the survival 


Regent Erwin, who was appointed to 
the board by Governor John Connally in 
1963, is a rich, 5i>-ycar*o]d Austin law- 
yer, a longtime crony of Lyndon John- 
son's, and a former Democratic National 
Committeeman. He is now emperor of 
the University of Texas. His idea of a 
great university is one where teachers 
teach, Muilents study and regents govern 
at his direction. His strict construction of 
those views has kept him at constant 
odds with studentsand faculty. 

Two years ago, Erwin threw a birth- 
day parly for Governor Connally in 
the U-T, gym. When antiwar students 
outside protested the presence of Lyn- 
don Johnson, Erwin called them “a 
bunch of dirty nothinV* Last fall Er- 
win personally directed bulldozers in a 


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Even the bhndest brand of dissent won't c/o. 


of public universities ,h at stake, a feel- 
ing that many other citizens share. In 
the past four months, he has engineered 
the abrupt departures of six admin- 
istrators, including Chancellor Harry 
Ransom and President (Austin carhpus) 
Norman Hackerman— both of whom, 
it is thought, were too soft on student 
militancy to suit Erwin. The latest ca- 
sualty: Dr. John R. Silber, 43, one of 
the country's leading philosophers, who 
was fired as dean of the College of 
Arts and ;Sc.'enccs, though he still re- 
tains his p.*’orcsNOrship. Dean Silber was 
ousted primarily because he opposed 
the admmi>;ra;[on's plan to split his col- 
lege into smaller schools. He was also 
a targe; bccau^e of his liberalism, ag* 
grc^ivcr.e^s and potential candidacy for 
the U.T. presidency. According to one 
professor, Erwin told Silber: “John, you 
arc the most intclHgcnt, articulate and 
persistent man around. You scare the 
hell out of the incompetents above you.** 


confrontation with students over the up- 
rooting of some stately oak and cy- 
press trees to make way for expansion 
of the football stadium. He then pushed 
through a rule forbidding administrators 
to negotiate with disruptive students. 
Last January a straw poll of the 32,000 
students at U.T,’s mam campus in Aus- 
tin showed 80% favoring Erwin’s im- 
peachment on the ground that he had 
•‘unwarrantcdly interfered** with school, 
operations. In the aftermath of Cam- 
bodia and Kent State, he refused to 
close down the Austin campus: ‘Tm un- 
willing to pay taxes to sup{x>rt an in- 
stitution that just turns things over to 
these activist faculty members and stu^ 
dents,** says Erwin. “Students have no 
inherent rights to attend a college or uni- 
versity, just regardless of what they do.** 
When some professors threatened to re- 
sign over Silber's dismissal, Erwin re- 
sponded: “If anjr person employed by 
the - university wishes to resign, all he 


need do is quit playing games in the 
newspapers and submit his resignation,** 
Gaudy Coddy. Erwin is hardly a 
knee-jerk reactionary. Like many a Tex- 
as Democrat, he is coldly conservative 
on some issues, warmly liberal on oth- 
ers. When it comes to education, he is 
all populist, believing that every Texas 
youngster deserves a shot at college. 
He is prob.ibly the best education lob- 
byist in the slate's history: U.T* ^ip- 
proprjalions Have risen 175% in the 
past four years. Lieutenant Governor 
Ben Barnes keeps an aquarium in his of- 
fice and calls its most aggressive an-* 
gclfish “Frank,” But many friends sec 
danger in Erwin's hypcrcncrgctic loyally 
to U.T. Some, for instance, refuse to 
get into his gaudy Caddy until he starts 
the engine- “They think some of those 
damned militants might plant a bomb 
on me.*' he says. Then he adds, with char- 
acteristic candor: “1 can't blame them 
for thinking that way.** 

In fact, there is apprehension that 
U.T, is headed for a crisis or a decline 
or both. Erwin has called for “admin- 
istrators with more courage and back- 
bone than has been demonstrated in 
the past two or three years.** Interim 
president, Bryce Jordan, is a musicologist 
(specialty: the piccolo) and a hard-liner 
on campus disorder. His new chancellor 
is Dr. Charles LeMaistre, a medical doc- 
tor who treated Erwin’s wife through a 
terminal bout with cancer. Many fac- 
ulty members agree with Classics Pro- 
fessor William Arrowsmilh, who feels 
that those who now control U.T* sire “in- 
terested only in mediocrities and non- 
entities who can be counted on to carry 
out the wishes of Chairman Erwin.” 

That may be unfair. The chairman, 
who spends more than 40 hours per 
week toiling for U.T., obviously feels 
that his wishes coincide with, the uni- 
versity’s needs. Even so, he is smarting 
from widespread dissatisfaction with the 
Silber firing. Some critics pointed out 
that as one consequence of the Silber af- 
fair. U.T. bypassed a $200,000 Ford 
Foundation grant for experimentation 
in leaching techniques— a grant th,it 
was to be based in part on Silber's dis- 
tinguished record. Key politicians have 
been silent about the finngv — no far. It 
is too early to predict whether the Amer- 
ican Association of University Profes- 
sors will censure U.T. That happened 
in 1946, and few Texans welcome the 
prospect of reliving the bad old days. 

A Jovial Insipid Subject 

One of the pressures of entering 
fourth grade is an accelerated vocab- 
ulary. Most children find— and happily 
master— scores of big, new words in 
their textbooks. But for many inner- 
city children, whose parents do not 'Use 
such words, the encounter can be ag- 
ony, Unable to cope with their books, 
the kids often give up and quit learning. 
In St. Louis last year. School ^Su- 
perintendent William Kottmeyer devised 
a new method for making new words al- 
luring to 24,000 children, 68% of whom 


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By ROBERT RKIMIOLO 

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AUSTIN, Tex, Aug. IS— Ttw: 
University of Tcxa< is Strug-; 
gling to regain its footing in; 
the aftermath of an internal] 
battle marked by a bitterness] 
that has shocked even sea- 
soned campus observers^ 

The battle has seen the al-i 
most complete turnover ([to 
some, a political purge carried 
out by conservative regents) of { 
the school*s top administrators,]! 
the splitting up of the College|( 
of Arts and Sciences, the | 


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aHy respected dean and threats 

of resignation by many top \ 

professors* [*< » % A , . •» 

^•Tve Aever seen such low, »• 

hard-knuckled old Boston ward ; . 

{Cities as here” said one sen- 

iOf professor. This is the worst p,. ^ V 

,rve seen in the- academic ^^f***^ C Erwin Jr., .chair* 

world.** Another said. There’s »"«»» ot board of regents 
^or In the air.** of the University of Texas. 

For ' two weeks, the Texas 
campus has reverberated with 
charges of poliUcal Interfer- 
ence by the regents, who are 

poUtical appointees. ’ 1 '• 

.Other Clashes . V. 


f *The situation reflects grow- 
ling difficulties on the campuses 


states. Including California and 
Colorado, where politically ap- 
pointed or elected regents have 
dashed with the faculty and 
staff over educational and ad- 
ministrative policy. 

The Texas story has all the 
dements, of a Creek tragedy, 
with a cast of characters mov- 
ling InexoraUe toward their 



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fear that it will leave the unf- ’ 


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versity In the Uckwash of cdu- | t i 

*" Df- John R. Silher was dis- 

er P. Rainey, was dismissed by as dean of the Col- 

conservative regents in a simi- of Arts and Sciences. 
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The chief antagonists are 
Dr. John R« Silber, the charis- 
matic and ambitious dean of 
the College of Arts and Sci- 
ences, and Frank C. Erwin Jr.,' 
chairman of the board of re- 
gents and a political friend of 
former President Lyndon B. 
Johnson and former Gov, John 
B. Connally Jr. of Texas. 

' Dr. Silber, 44 years old to- 
day, is a Yale-educated. Texas- 
born philosopher ' respected as 
an expert on Kant, the I8th- 
cenlury German metaphysical 
philosopher. Dr. Silber has been 
given much of the credit, for 
raising Texas to the first rank 
academically in many areas 
over the last three years. Until 
a year ago, he worked well 
with. Mr. Erwin, who is 50, , 

Just why Dr. Silber should 
have become a target is not 
clear. He Is no radical, and has 
vacillated from dovish to 
hawkish stands on the Viet- 
nam war. “Silber talks liberal 
to liberals and conservative to 
conservatives,” one observer 
said,. 

Mr. Erwin has been accused 
of trying to run the school po- 
litically. But even many of his 
enemies concede that he has 
worked hard to increase appro- _ 
priatioAS for the university and 
to raise its stature in his seven 
years as a regent* 

Three weeks ago. on July 24. 
Dr. Silber was summarily dis- 
missed as dean by Dr. Charles 
A. LeMaistre, Mr. Erwin’s pri- 
vate physician, who was recent-^ 
ly appointed chancellor -elect 
of the 10-campus system. Dr* 
Silber had earlier refused to re- 
sign at the request, of^ Dr. 
Bryce Jordan, interim president 
of the Austin campus. J 




Showing Bis Colors 
No reason was given. Dr. 
Jordan said only that “the in- 
terests of the 'University of 
Texas tt Austin required it” 
It is widely assumed here that 
the man behind the dismissal 
was Mr. Erwin, a man who 
loves the university so much 
that he drives arouxvd in a 
Cadillac painted orange and 
wliite— the school colors. 

A week later, the regents 
voted, without faculty approval, 
to split the 15,000-student Col- 


[lege of Arts and Sciences into 
three separate schools, abolish* 


ingly personalize the under- 
graa ua te experience.” 0 ther s 


graduate experience.” Others 
say it was a maneuver to dis- 
(lodge Dr. Silber. 

1 The events, are the latest in 
a series of changes this year 
that have included the prema- 
ture retirement of Chancellor 
'Harry Ransom, who bad some 
liinfie ago relinquished duties to 
I Dr. LeMaistre. and the depar- 
ture of Dr. Norman Hackerman, 
the president of Austin, who 
was to bead Rice University in 
Houston. Both changes are gen- 


erally attributed to pressure 
from Mr. Erwnl I 


But Df. Silbtr’s dismisMl ha* 
proraptf J the srcatcjl unhappi* 
ness and the reasons^ remain 
obscure. In an interview, Df. 
Jordan said, “I don’t wa.nt to 
comment on the dean’s dismis- 
sal other than to say^ it ^as 
an admmistratke decision. 

Repeated calls to Mr. Er- 
win’s law office here were un- 
successful In locating him for 
comment Dr, Silber, reachw 
by telephone on vacation in 
Vermont, said he had^ been 
given no reason for his dis- 
missal, 


Attributed to Success 


ing Dr. Silber’s job. The move 
was vigorously opposed by Dr. 
Silber. 

According to Dr. Jordan, the 
split was made because the col- 
lege had become too big and 
there was a need to “increas-i 


According to friends of Dr. 
Silber’s. his dismissal was 
I rooted in his s«jcccss as an ad- 
jministratof and fund-raiser. 
»“This is a man who overshad- 
ows ever) one on the Austin 
campus." said one friend of the 
idean. -He is ’threatening to 
levery other dean, the chancel- 
lor and even Frank Erwin, who 
likes to keep people under his 
control" 

Another source, who asked 
not to be named, maiAtained 
that Mr. Erwin was “a man 
who aspires to take over the 
state" and was using the uni- 
versity as a political base. 

This source described the 
rapidly expanding university 
system as the second largest 
industry in the state after oil, 
and said that millions of dol- 
lars worth of patronage and 
.contracts were at stake* Dr. 
Silber was known to be a lead- 
ing candidate for the presi- 
dency of the Austin campus. 

But some faculty sources con- 
tended that the Idea that Mr. 
Erwin and Dr, Silber were 
< locked in a pawer struggle was 
a distortion, One professor 
’ portrayed Dr. Silber as an arro- 
gant, vindictive man with as 
much ambition as Mr. Erwin, 
and who has used his position 
as dean to “buy” support for 
hU own policy. . 


professor said, fa Is generally 
regarded that he made out sal- 
aries accordingly. Some of the 
highest salaries were received ^ 
by his supporters,” 

' According to one source, the 
last straw was an Incident with 
a new department chairnun ; 
who was promised substantial [ 
suppoi’t by Dr. Silber. But this ’ 
support, the source, said, was 
made contingent on the new 
chairman’s .support for Dr,. Sil- 
ber in his battle with the re- 
gents over the proposal to split 


;the college. Reportedly, thefi 


chairman complained to the top! . 
administration, and Dr. Silber j 
was dismissed the next day. I 
Df. Silber says the charges • 
about salary favoritism are , 
“absolutely * false.” As for the « 
alleged pressuring of the* new 
chairman. Dr. Silber said he 
had told the man only that he . 
could not promise the support ; 
if the dean’s job was abolished, i 
Whatever the real reason for : 
^Dr. Silber’s dismissal, many : 
fear the chief casualty will be i 
'the university. A number ofi: 
professors have already said[; 


that they wouM be. looking forj 
new Jobs soon, although Dr. 
Silber has urged them to re- 
main. He himself will stay on, 

at least for a year, as a phi- 
losophy professor. 

Dr. William , Arrowsmith, a 
classicist and ^ucational crit- 
ic, has said that “many of irt 
are now doubtful that the Uni- 
versity of Texas is a desirable 
pleace to teadt” 

“The atmosphere of corrupt 
arrogance and raw, .vulgar ex- 
ercise of power, which now 
characterizes the adminisira4 
tion of the university, makes it* 


virtually certain that holhingjThe, Daily Texan, the student 
of educational imporiance canjnewspaper, has decried whit It 
any. longer happen here” hejcalled “cutthroat methods” by 


Is reported to have told Dr. the regents and has rallied oe- 

LeMaistre. the chancellor-elect, hind Dr. Silber. v* 

, Mr. Erwin’s advice to any- Mr. Erwin has said that m 
one threatening to resign was^plins to resign as of 

to “quit playing games In ihcjthe regents at 

newspapers and submit his res-, year. Last 

ignalion"---*a statement that haSifacuUv vot^. i 


annoyed many of his allies onicall his j;®**^***?^,;. 
theMty. .. 


wKost^of Ihe 35.000 ‘Acuity 
so students are away from the'Janiwry. students al» callM 

campus, student reaction to.for *“* 

the‘‘dcan*s dismissal has £cn*.Bul - • 

erally b^n one, of outrage.lthe stu dents votea. 


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INFORMATIVE NOTE 

nAtft August 4. 1983 


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Re: NATIONAL BIPARTISAN COMMISSION ON 

CENTRAL AMERICA 


On 8/3/83, Richard A. Hauser, Deputy 
Counsel to the President, the White House, 
vindicated twelve individuals were being 
({Considered for Presidential appointment to 
captioned commission. The xndividuals were 

identified as follows: 

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. Nicholas F. Brady, New Jersey; 

Henry G,. Cisneros, Texas; 

* William P. Clements, Jr., Texas; 

Carlos F. Diaz-Alejandro, Connecticut; 
Wilson S. Johnson, California; 

Joseph Lane Kirkland, District of 

Columbia 

Henry A. Kissinger, New York; 

Richard M. Scammon, Maryland; 

Potter Stewart, District of Columbia; 
Robert S. Strauss, Texas; ‘ 

William B. Walsh, Maryland; 
l/^fbhn R. Silber, Massachusetts. 




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O'Malley 

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Young 

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- Mr. 

Clarke 

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- Mr. 

Gilbert 

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- Mr. 

O' Connor 

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- Mr. 

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Mr. Hauser indicated because of the 
sensitivity of information that the commission 
members would be handling that the White House 
desired t^ese investigations to be afforded the 
same degree of investigation as a Presidential 
appointmeht - Senate confirmation, i.e. check 
of all FBI field divisions and data bases. 

|Mr. Hauser indicated because of the short period 
[since the prior investigations no requests for 
backgrounds on Mr. Kissinger or Mr. Kirkland 
would be made. 


8/3/83, a White House request for a 
background investigation on John R. Silber was 
received. Mr. Hauser advised that the other 
I requests will be forwarded shortly by the 
White House. 


These investigations will receive the 
normal Presidential appointment 21 day deadline 
and a summary memorandum will be forwarded to 
the Nhite House upon completion. 








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TO: JOHN R. SILBER. 

This letter confirms in writing your, express consent, for the 
Federal Bureau of Investigation to laaike an investigation of 
your background as part of the consideration -for your 
application for employment. 

You shoxild be aware that the authority to collect this back— 
^ound information is based on the President's executive 
powers in. Article IX of the Constitution. The information 
will be used to obtain necessa:^ clearances to assist you 
in your work. The background' information, which includes 
a review of FBI files, will be disclosed to another Federal 
agency, to assist in its process of clearing you. Willfully 
making a false statement, or concealing a material fact, 
may constitute ^a violation of Section 1001, Title 18, of 
the U.S. Code. 

If you provide any information which indicates' a .violation, 
of law, whether civil, criminal or regulatory in nature, 
it will be referred to the appropriate Federal, state,- 
local, or foreign agency .- 


By volunteering information etbout how you exercise rights 
guaranteed by the- First Amendment, it will be assumed that, 
you are expressly authorizing the maintenance of this infor- 
mation; in the records of any Federal agency.. 

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The FBI investigation will include the collection and use 
of relevant information, in the files of. various; Federal 
agencies- and it is necessary that you authorize the 
disclosure of such information to the FBI. 

If you consent to such an investigation,, and to the dis- 
closure of relevant information by other Federal departments 
and agencies- to the FBI, please sign, your name below and, 
return this' original letter- of consent to me. 

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Thank you. 

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of the bearer. This release is e:cecuted- will full knowledge 
and understanding that the information is for the official 


use of the Federal Bureau of 
granted for the FBI to fumi 
described above, to third pa 


described above, to third p«crties in the course of fulfilling 
its official responsibilities. I hereby release you, as the 
custodian of such records, amd any school, college, university 


related personnel, both individually and collectively, fr 
any and all liability for damages of whatever kind, which 
may at any time result to me, my heirs, family or associa 
because of compliance- with this authorisation and request 
release information , or any attempt to comply with it . 
Should there be any questions as to the validity of this 
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TO: . JOHN R. SILBER 

This letter confirms in writing your express consent for the 
Federal Bureau of Investigation to make an investigation of 
your background as part of the consideration for your 
application for employment. 

You should be aware that the authority to collect this back- 
ground information is based on the President's executive 
powers in Article II of the Constitution. The information 
will be Used to obtain necessary clearances to assist you 
in your work. The background information, which includes 
a review of FBI files,, will be disclosed to another Federal 
agency, to assist in its process of clearing you. Wilfully 
making a false statement, or concealing a material fact, 
may constitute a Violation of Section 1001, Title 18, of 
the U.S. Code. 

> If you provide any information which indicates a violation 
of law, whether civil, criminal or regulatory in nature, 
it will be, referred, to the appropriate Federal, state, 
local or foreign agency. 

By volunteering information about how you exerciso rights 
guaranteed by the First Amendment, it will be assumed that 
you are expressly authorizing the maintenance of this infor- 
mation in the records of' any Federal agency. 

The FBI investigation will include the collection and use 
Of relevant information in the files of various Federal 
agencies and it is necessary that you authorize the 
disclosure of such information to the FBI. 

If you iconsent to such an investigation, and to the dis- 
closure of relevant information by other Federal departments 
and agencies to the FBI, please sign yoUr name below and 
return this original letter of consent to me. 

Thank you. 


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I hereby authorize, any Special Agent or - other authorized ■ 
representative of the Federal Bureau of Investigation bearing 
this release, or copy thereof, within one ye 2 ir of its date, 
to obtain any. information in your, files pertaining to my 
educational 'records including, but not limited to, academic, 
achievement, - attendance, athletic, personal history, and 
disciplinaury records; employment records; and credit records. 

1 hereby direct you to release such information upon request 
of the bearer.. This release is executed will full knowledge 
.'cmd understanding that the information is for the official 
use of the -Federal Bureau of Investigation. Consent is 
granted for- the- FBI to. furnish such; information, as is 
described, above, to third parties in the course of fulfilling 
its official .responsibilities. I hereby release you, as the 
custodian of such records,' and .any school, college, university, 
or. other educational institution, credit bureau or consximer 
reporting agency, including its- officers, employees, or 
related personnel, both .individually and collectiyely, from 
any and all. liability for damages of whatever kind, which 
may at any time result to m.e, ,my heirs, family or associates' 
because of compliance with this authorization and request to 
release information, or ciny attempt to comply with it. 

Should there be any questions as to the validity of this 
release, you may contact .me as indicated' below; 


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'The Bureau has been re.qUested to conduct and expedite 
.investigation of the above-captioned subject, who ,is being 
considered for an unspecified Presidential appointment. The 
indicated unit is requested to check appropriate indices based 
upon available information concerning subject, em'ploinent, a.nd 
all close relatives. It is requested that the result's of .your 
check's, whether positive or negative, be indicated "in the soaces 
provided ’below, and .relayed to -the Speciai Inqu'i.ry Unit (SPIN), 
RxRi 5161, via .routing slip m'ark.ed "URGENT.” 

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•The Bureau has been re.qUested to conduct' and expedite 
investigation of the above-captioned, subject, who is being 
considered for an Unspecified Presidential appointment. The 
indicated Unit is requested t.p check appropriate indices ba.se.d 
Upon available information concerning sUbje.ct, empl.oyia.ent, and 
all close relatives. It is requested that the results of yOUr 
checks, whether positive Or negative, be indicated in the spaces 
■provided below, and relayed to the Spe.cial Inquiry Unit (SPIN) , 
Rm -5161, via routing slip mar ke.d "URGENT." 

Subject is described as -.fol.lOws:- 


Name : VoW* 

POB: _8h<slZ(^ 

SSAN:- 

Current residence 


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Close Relatives 



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Paul George Silber 5/13/1331 deceased 

Jewel 1 Zen<xrv ^ 

slothL r^ .S^tarva WntieCTOod X/31/ ^X32 Car U oa”sb!'’H?ooKllg°^ 

Silber/2/31/53 14 M orton Street. New York. NY 

Lighter 

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SPECIAL INQUIRY, Rm 5161 



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■'The Bureau has been requested to conduct and expedite 
investigation of the above-captioned subject, who is being 
considered for an unspecified Presidential appointment. The 
indicated unit is requested to check appropriate indices based 
upon available information concerning subject, employment, and 
all close relatives. It is requested that the results of your 
checks, whether positive or negative, be indicated in the spaces 
provided below, and relayed to the Special Inquiry Unit (SPIN) , 
Rm -5161, via -routing slip marked '’URGENT." 


Result 

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subject is described as follows :- 

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Name :■ Silh^^ 

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PauL Georg;^ Silber/^/13/.1881 deceased 

,V Silbdr ^21/5^ 14 Morton St reet. New York. NY 


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REFERENCE BUREAU TELETYPES. TO ALL OFFICES DATED 
SEPTEMBER 7, 1H62. 

BUREAU HAS .BEEN RE(JUESTED TO CONDUCT EXPEDITE INVESTICATION 

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OF SILBER FOR PRESIDENTIAL APPOINTMENT,. POSITION NOT IfjD^ATE^ 

BUT MILL REC2UIRE SENATE CONFIRMATION. t 

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ALL OFFICES CHECK INDICES AND ELSUR FILES BASED UP' 
AVAILABLE INFORMATION- CONCERNING APPOINTEE, HiS CLOSE RELATIVES 
_AND PRESENT BUSINESS ESTABLISHMENT. Jj i / r* 

ALEXANDRIA, BOSTON, CHICAGO, CINCINNATI, NEUARK, NEU HAV 

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BASES. PROMPTLY SUTEL RESULTS -CPOSITIVE OR NEGATIVE> BY 

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TELETYPE SUMMARY AND IF POSITIVE-i FOLLOW WITH COPIES OF DOCU- 
MENTS. BY AIRTEL.; 

BOSTON-. NEW HAVEN-. AND SAN ANTONIO ARE ALSO INSTRUCTED TO 
CONTACT THE- UNITED STATES ATTORNEY'S OFFICES WHEREVER APPOINTEE; 
HAS LIVED OR WORKED AS AN ADULT TO DETERMINE IF ANY'INFORMATION 
INDICATING FEDERAL: PROSECUTIVE ACTION CONCERNING APPOINTEE. 

ALEXANDRIA, .BOSTON-. CHICAGO, CINCINNATI, NEWARK, NEW HAVEN-j 
NEW YORK, PITTSBURGH, SAINT LOUIS, SAN ANTONIO , SAN, FRANCISCO 
AND WASHINGTON FIELD OFFICE SHOULD NOT RUC UPON>COMPLETION OF 
THE ABOVE RECORD CHECKS AS ADDITIONAL INVESTIGATION; IS:iFORTH-> 
COMING. 

SILBER IS CURRENTLY EMPLOYED BY TRUSTEES OF BOSTON 
UNIVERSITY, BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS.: 

SILBER IS DESCRIBED AS BORN AUGUST IS, l*12b, AND HAS SSAN 

CLOSE: RELATIVES; MOTHER, JEWELL ZEMARY JOSLiN, BORN 

► 

NOVEMBER 13., lB*m, AND RESIDES AT l.'il'i, CINCINNATI-, SAN ANTONIO, 
TEXAS; SPOUSE, MARY KATHRYN UNDERWOOD, BORN JANUARY 31,n27, 


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Boston - Enc. (2) 
Chicago * Enc. (2) 
Cincinnati - Enc* (2) 
Newark - Enc. (2) 

New Haven -Enc. (2) 


Q, 


JOHN ROBERT^IiBER 

SPECIAL INQUIRE 

BUDEDi 8/22/83, without fail. 


(B) 


August 8, 1983 


New York - Enc, (2) 
Pittsburgh - Enc. (2) 
Saint Louis * Enc. (2) 
San Antonio - Enc. (2) 
San Francisco - Enc, (2) 


Rebut el today. 


Enclosed are background data and records release 
received with request for investigation. 


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INFORMANT FILE I!JDEX BY CONFIDENTIAL CLERK 


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Fi*M Office File #; 


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Title! 


JOHN ROBERT SHJBER 


Character; SPECIAL INQUIRY 


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Det^ls : 


DISCO xecorSs , Colutifcus , (Xiio , , reflect an active Secret clearance . 

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On August '-12, 1983, Misa 


Security Clerk, Status 


and Inquiry ;Br Defense Indiistrial Security elegance Office (DISCO), 
Colr^us, CMo, was personally contacted^ ^d she advised that John 
^Robert Silber, SSAN 464-28-3640, was issued a Secret 'clearance «dat^’ 
l(^ch .l3, 1981, '.based on a-Naticnal Agency Check by tih.e National -Agmcy 
Chedk Center, dated March 9, 1981. This clearance is active, and the 
eoploying agency is Electronics 'Corporation- of ..America, 1 Me^rial ;teive, 
Carfnridge, Ifessachusetts . 




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Captain 

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REBUAIRTEL TO ALEXANDRIA, AUGUST 8, 1983. 

FOR INFO RECEIVING OFFICES, APPOINTEE WAS BORN AUGUST 15, 

1926, AT SAN ANTONIO, TEXAS, AH) CURRENTLY RESIDES IN BROOKLINE, 
MASSACHUSETTS, AH) HAS SSAN 464-28-3640. 

APPOINTEE WAS EMFLOYED AT THE UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS AT 
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IN JULY, 1970, APPOINTEE WAS FIRED AS THE DEAN OF THE 
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fCOLLEGE at TIE UNIVERSITY. OJE WEEK LATER, THIS COLLEGE 
WAS DIVIDED INTO THREE SEPARATE SCHOOLS, EFFECTIVELY ABOLISHING 
APPOINTEE’S PREVIOUS POSITION. THIS WAS ACOOMPL ISHED BY A 
VOTE OF TIE BOARD OF LEGIONS. ACCORDING TO NEWSPAPER ARTICLES 
AT TIE TIME, THE CHAIRMAN OF TIE BOARD OF LEGIONS, FRANK ERWIN 
(SINCE DECEAISD), WAS BEHI® THE FIRING A® SUBSEQUENT SPLITTING 
OF TIE COLLEGE OF ARTS A® SCIENCES, ALTHOUGH ERWIN’S PRIVATE 

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PHYSICIAN A® CHANCELLOR-aECT OF THE UNIVERSnY OF TEXAS 
SYSTEM, DR. CHARLES A. LENA ISTRE, ACTUALLY FIRED THE APPOINTEE. 

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HAD EARLIER REFUSED TO RESIGN AT TIE REQUEST OF H. BRYCE JORDAN, 
TIEN INTERIM RESIDE NT OF UTAT. THE ARTiaES ATTRIBUTE THE 
FIRING TO A POWER STRUGGLE BETWEEN ERWIN A® THE APPOINTEE 
WHO, ACCORD I® TO TIE ARTiaES, WAS BECOMING A POWERFUL FIGURE 
ON TIE CAMPUS. FOLLOWI® HIS FIRING, THE APPOINTEE REMAINED 
AS A FaL PROFESSOR OF, PHILOSOPHY UNTIL >E ASSUMED THE DUTIES 
OF PRESIDENT A® TRUSTEE OF BOSTON UNIVERSITY IN JANUARY, 1971. 








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DR* LEMAISTRE IS NOW PRESIDENT , UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS 

f CANCER CENTER, M. D. ANDERSON HOSPITAL A® TUMOR INSTITUTE, 

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'iHOUSTON* H, BRYCE JORDAN IS ClffiRENTLY Tffi PRESIDENT, 

PENN STATE UNIVERSITY, UNIVERSITY PARK, PENNSYLVANIA. 

APPOINTEE^S ASSOCIATE DEAN FDR STUDENT AFFAIRS DURING 
TIE PERIOD THS APPOINTEE WAS DEAN OF THE COLLEGE OFj^RTS AM) 


SCIENCES, UT AT, WAS 


WHO REPORTEDLY JUST TOOK 


A TEACHING POSITION AT ST. JOHN’S UNIVERSITY, ANNAPOLIS, 
MARVLA®. 

BALTIMORE AT ANNAPOLIS: INTERVIEW 

HOUSTO.N AT TOUSTON: INTERVIEW DR. CHARLES A. LEMAISTRE. 

PHILADELPHIA AT UNIVERSITY PARK, PENNSYLVANIA: INTERVIEW 

H. BRYCE JORDAN. 

ADMINISTRATIVE: 

ALL PERSONS CONTACTED WERE APPRISED OF THE PROVISIONS 

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' On Au^^ust 16/ 1983* Registrar's 

'Office Supervisor, advised that appointee attended 
Northwestern University the summer of 1944 and received 
three grades q£ B an Ear Training, Cornet and Choir 
Conducting. [ advised that no one currently instructing 

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Credit and Arrest 


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Illinois, advised Special Clerk (SC) 
credit .records reflect no file for afjpointee.. 


Manager, Northwest 
hiich covers Bvanston . 

that 


On August 12, 1983, 


Records Clerk, 


Evanston, Illinois Police Department, advised SC Elizabeth 
Primozic that arrest records reflect no record identifiable 
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CAUSED A CHECK TO BE MADE OF 


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FOR information OF ST. LOUIS, APPOI NTEE CURRENTLY RESIDES 
IN BROOKLINE, MASSACHUSETTS, DATE OF BIRTH AUGUST 15, 1926, 
SSAN 464-28-3640, 

APPOINTEE LISTS SUMMER EMPLOYMENT DURING 1948 AND 1949 AS 
A CENSUS enumerator FOR THE BUREAU OF CENSUS IN AUSTIN <1949) / 
AND SAN ANTONIO (1948). 

ON AUGUST 17, J983, | | REGIONAL OFFICE, U, S. 

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ON AUGUST 15, 1983, 


housekeeper for MR. AND MRS. 


GEORGE HART, 59 GLENWOOD AVENUE, ROSS, CALIFORNIA, ADVISED MR, HAR 


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THE aSUR IlDEX AS MAINTAINED BY THE DALLAS DIVISION FAILED TO 
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FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION 


«C‘PORTlNC» OFPICC 

PITTSBURGH 

TITLE OF CASE 


orricc or orteiN 


BUREAU 


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JOHN ROBERT SILBER 


REFERENCE ; 


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Individuals contacted in this matter were advised of 
the provisions of the Privacy Act of 1974, and none requ^tedv 
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ACCOMPLISHMENTS CLAIMED 


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COPIES MADEl 


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RECOVERIES TALS 

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161B-1730-1620 
JOHN ROBERT SILBER 


Offices Pittsburgh, Pa. 

Bvreoo File #; 


CKorocter; 


Synopsis: 


DETAILS : 


SPECIAL IIf(^UIRY 

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On August 18, 1983 Records Supervisor, 

United States Office of Personnel Management (USOPM) , NACI 
Center, Boyers, Pennsylvania, advised his indices contain 
no record for captioned applicant. 


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RE BUREAU TELETYPE DATED AUGUST 8, 1983. — 

GEJERAL irOICES AND ELSUR CHECKS WERE NEGATIVE REGARDING THE 
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JOHN ROBERT SILBER, 

SPECIAL INQUIRY 

BUDED 8/22/83, WITHOUT FAIL (B) 






Re Chicago teletype dated 8/18/83. (U) 


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INFORMATION FOLLOWED BY THE LETTER X89 
IS CLASSIFIED -SSeflfSI. 

RE BUREAU TELETYPE, DATED AUGUST 8, 1.985. 

BASED ON INFORMATION PROVIDED IN REFERENCED 
BUREAU TELETYPE, CHICAGO’S GENERAL INDICES , ELSUR 
INDICES, CONFIDENTIAL INDICES AND ISIS DISCLOSED NO 

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REFERENECED COMMUNICATION EXCEPT AS FOLLOWS: 

CHICAGO’S GENERAL INDICES REFELCTS FILE NUMBER 


9-5920, OPENED IN MARCH, 1972 ON JOHN R. SILBER. 
THIS FILE HAS BEEN DESTROYED. 


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CHICAGO FILE Sl-174rlB27 (90) CONTAINS A MEMBERSHIP 
LIST FOR THE JEWISH PEOPLES’ FRATERNAL ORDER -INTERNATIONAL 
WORKERS ORDER, LODGE NUMBER 487. IT REFLECTS THE NAME 



OF ONE 


MASSACHUSETTS. (U) 

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SPRINGFIELD, 




CLERK 


AUGUST 10, 1983. ELSUR INDICES WAS SEARCHED BY 

1 AUGUST 10, 1983.. CONFIDENTIAL 
INDICES WAS SEARCHED BY CLERK I I AUGUST 9, 1983. 



ISIS INDICES WAS SEARCHED BY CLERKS 



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AUGUST 9, 1983. 


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RE DIRECTOR Ta TO ALL FiaD OFFICES, AUGUST 8, 1983. 


ON august 12, 1983, 


CONFIDENTIAL 


TYPIST, REVIEWED THE EL PASO DIVISION ELSUH AND SECURE 
indices with negative RESULTS RE APPLICANT, RaATIVES 


AND CURRENT BUSINESS ESTABLISHMENTS, 


ON AUGUST 17, 19,83, SC 


REVIEWED 


THE EL PASO DIVISION GENERAL I^^)ICES WITH NEGATIVE RESULTS 

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RE BUREAU TELETYPE yiO ALL FBI FIELD OFFICES, DATED 
august 8, 1983. / 



CONDUCTED A 


SEARCH: OF THE LOS ANGELES ELSUR INDICES WITH REGARDS TO THE 

APPOINTEE, Relatives and present business establishment. 


WITH IIEGATIVE RESULTS. 

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RESULTS ALSO BEING NEGATIVE. 


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ALL. individuals CONTACTED WERE APPRISED OF THE 
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DATE 

INVESTIGATIVE PERIOD 


BOSTON 

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8/8-19/83 


TITLE OF CASE 


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REFERENCE: Bureau teletypes (3) to Boston dated, 8/8/83, 8/8/83 and 

8/1,9/83., 

Bureau airtel to Boston, dated 8/8/83. 

-RUC- 


ADMINISTRATIVE : 

All persons contacted in this matter were advised of the 
provis ions of the Privacy Act of 1974 a nd two desired co nfidentiality. 


namely 


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August 19, 1983 


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Titles 


JOHN ROBERT SILBER 


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SPECIAL INQUIRY 


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^associate rec ommends. All bu t two acquaintances recommend without 
■res ervation. I 


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DETAI]LS: 

EMPLOYMENT 

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On August 16, 1983, Mr. John Wesllng, Associate 
Provost and Assistant Secretary to the Board of Trustees, Boston 
University, 145 Bay State Road, Boston, Massachusetts, advised 
that in addition to performing the duties associated with the two 
positions mentioned, supra, he has served as John Robert Silber’s 
(appointee's) personal assistant for seven years. Wesling 
described the appointee as a .person with immense Integrity and 


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sincerity who is absolutely honest and forthright. Wesling 
stated that the appointee is an absolutely trustworthy individual 
with a "sterling" character. 

Wesling advised that the appointee is highly regarded 
as an academic philosopher/ and is renowned as one of the world's 
foremost authorities on the philosopher, Immanuel Kant, having 
written and published several journals on that subject. Wesling 
further advised that among college presidents, the appointee is 
one of the most sought after public speakers, having delivered 
over 50 speeches this past year on topics concerning higher education 
and current social and cultural matters. Wesling stated that the 
appointee is a remarkably hard worker, remarkably educated and 
remarkably energetic, working 12 hours per day, sevem* days per 
week while managing to maintain a fine family life that involves 
a wife, seven children and two wards whose natural parents are 
deceased friends of the appointee. 

Wesling considers the appointee to be an extraordinary 
patriot with great supportive concern for free speech and the 

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Bill of Rights and cited as just one example j the. appolntee's p olic y | 
of allowing military recruiters to visit the Boston University ’Campus 
during the early 1970s, despite great resistance from much of the 
_ Boston University community. Wesling added that beginning this Fall, 
C.198^ , with the addition of Naval ROTC, Boston University will have 
three active ROTC programs which were all reinstituted by the 
appointee at Boston University after their demise in the late 1960s 
under a different president. 

More recently, Wesling advised that the appointee has 
taken a public stand in favor of the Solomon Amendment which 
requires registration for the draft as a prerequisite to receiving 
government loans for college tuition. Wesling further advised that 
the appointee has a great concern for Boston Universityjs o ver seas 
programs y^wBic^provia^^^ educatldn^ the United St ates„J 

Department bf^Def ens'e" per sdhher and* family mernbers. ' 
concern stems from the appointee's perceived obligation that citizens 
and educational institutions have to pay back a debt owed to society. 
Wesling also advised that the appointee served on the Board of 
Visitors at Air University which is responsible for training officers 
and enlisted personnel of the United States Air Force from 1978 
to 1982. 


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Wesling stated that he sees the appointee socially for 
dinner about two or three times per month, either at, the appointee's 
house or at school functions* j " If hen Tin the prese nce aTcoho^, Txe] has 

never seen the appointee "the^worse for drink.'' Wesling advised 
that the appointee does not like hard liquor very much, that the 
appointee will, on occasion, have one cocktail before^ di.nner and 
perhaps one glass of brandy following formal dinners . 1 

appointee does enjoy good wine and may have two glasses during"” dinner . 
Wesling has no reason to suspect the unauthorized use of drugs and 
added that the appointee is reluctant to take aspirin. Wesling 
further advised that the appointee is concerned about physical 
fitness and tries to use an exercise cycle at his home 15 to 20 
minutes per day and swims occasionally. 

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Wesling recommended the appointee for a position of 
trust and confidence with the United States Government without 
reservation. 


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J3n Augu;^_17, 19^, Earl^C. Cooley>_ Esquire /_Senioi:^ _ 
Partner, f Hale Bad Dorr,, j 60 State 'Street ", Boston, Massach u setts , 
advised that he has known John^Ro^bert Silfaer (appointee) since 
1971 when the appointee first came to Boston University. Cooley 
stated that he (Cooley) was the president of the Boston University 
Law School Alumni Association in 1971 and first met the appointee 
in connection with fund-raising activities for the law school. 

Cooley further advised that he served on the Board of Trustees in 
1975 as an altimni trustee after being elected to that position by 
the alxunni and that he has continued to serve as a "regular trustee" 
since that time, having been nominated and _ confirmed by the Board 
of Trustees, a self-perpetuating organization under the by-laws of 
Boston University. Cooley advised that he serves on the Executive 
Committee, the Legal Affairs Committee and the Student Affairs 
Committee and has worked very closely with the appointee. 

Cooley described th^ ajppoijite^e as a most bri llian t 
individual, who is widely read great depth of lear ning, an< f^ °” 
possesses a tremendous command ofTCogic ahc[ j^ilosophy. Cooley 
added that the appointee's tremendous reasoning power allows the 
appointee 'to be a great problem solver by "cutting through the 
chaff and getting right to the wheat. " 

Cooley stated that the appointee is a man of uncompro- 
mising principle with a tremendously strong character. 

Cooley advised that the appointee is highly regarded 
and strongly supported by the Board of Trustees and added that 
"college presidents come and go" but the appointee's longevity 
(since 1971) bears the greatest testimony to the Board of Trustee's 
strong support of the appointee. Cooley added that the appointee 
has managed to endure major upheavals during his reign at Boston 
University, including a financial deficit he was faced with upon 
his arrival, political unrest in the early 1970s and the unionization 
of professors. Cooley advised that the appointee dealt with these 
problems effectively and in a forthright manner, balanced the budget 
in two years after his arrival and has maintained a balanced budget 
since that time. Cooley further advised that the appointee created 
some enemies in the process of dealing with these problems which 
Cooley attributed, in part, to the appointee's forthright and direct 
approach which Cooley perceives as a matter of style and which Cooley 
personally approves of and considers to be an asset. Cooley added 
that the appointee does not "suffer fools gladly" and explained that 
the appointee feels that excellence should be rewarded and mediocrity 
should not be tolerated. 


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Cooley stated that the appointee's loyalty is 
unquestionable and that the appointee is a strong supporter of the 
U. S. Constitution and the Amendments thereto, particularly the 
freedom of speech guaranties under the First Amendment. Cooley 
advised that the appointee is politically perceived as being to 
the right of center; however, Cooley stated that he considers the 
appointee to be a true liberal who is an elitest as well” and who believes 
that merit should be rewarded. 


Cooley advised that he has no reason to suspect 
alcohol abuse or unauthorized drug use on the part of the appointee. 
Cooley recommended the appointee without reservation, added that 
it would be a fine appointment and advised that the appointee is 
already studying in preparation for the appointment. 


On August 17, 1983, Mr. 


J Massachusetts, advised that he first met 


John Robert Silber (appointee) in 1979 on business and that he has 
served as a trustee at Boston University since October, 1982. 

further advised that the 1979 business meeting led to 


the creation of a corporation, 80% of which is owned by international 
Training and Education Company (parent) and 20% is owned by Boston 
Universit y, which acts as a subcontractor by providing educational 


services 


. stated that the appointee's business objective 

was to provide an additional source of revenue for the University 
that was badly needed in light of rising tuition costs which might 
eventually cause Boston University to price itself out of business. 


also advised that the appointee was very concerned about 
xncreasing' the endowment fund for the same reason. 


.described the appointee as an outstanding 
citizen and' a supero individual who is well read an d can converse 


intelligently in a nximber of different disciplines, 
added that the appointee is a highly educated, intense individual 
with very, very strong convictions and a dedicated interest in 


stated that the appointee has a "very 


national affairs, 
strong" reputation at Boston l)niversitv a nd the Board of Trustees 
are tremendously supportive. ] H advised that there is a 

small minority of opponents on the 43-member board and that the 


individuals who comprise the minority vary from issue to issue. 

] discounted the opposition by stating that It is a 


natural occurrence found on all boards of that size. 


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of unquestionable loyalty to the United States, 
that the appointee was responsible for re-establishing the ftOTC 
programs at Boston University and that the appointee served on 
the Board of Directors for the Institute of Strategic Studies, a 
non-profit organization concerned with national defense which is 
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drinker, smokes cigars and does not engage in unauthorized drug 
use and added that unauthorized drug use would be totally inconsistent 
with the a ppointee who i s an extremely hard worker and dedicated 
individual. ! [ recommended the appointee for a position 

of trust and confidence with the United States Gove rxuaent. without 
reservation. 


On August 17, J.983, Mr. George D. Hart, 44 Powder Point 
Road, Duxbury, Massachusetts, advised that he has served on the 
Board of Trustees at Boston University for the past 10 years and 
is presently serving on the Executive Committee. Hart further 
advised that he was the former Chairman of the Board of the 
California State University System, a former member of the Board of 
Directors of Liberty Mutual Insurance Company, a retired United States 
Army Colonel who served in Normandy and a domicilliary of California 
who is presently vacationing in Duxbury, Massachusetts. Hart 
described John Robert Silber (appointee) as a person of unimpeachable 
character who is brilliant, forthright and speaks his mind. Hart 
considers the appointee to be unique in his ability to manage people 
and financial responsibilities and added that if he (Hart) owned a 
corporation, he would want the appointee to run it. Hart stated 
that the appointee has the unanimous support of the Executive Committee 
and is highly regarded and respected by all of the trustees, save 
one or two. 


Hart stated that there is no one who is moreT loyal to 
the United States than the appointee and advised the appointee 
"fought hard" to restore Army, Navy and Air Force ROTC at Boston 
University. Hart, who ate dinner with the appointee last night, 
advised that the appointee stated that his (appointee's) greatest 
aim in life is to help make this country safe for his children, 
grandchildren and those that follow. Hart advised that the appointee 
has been "close to the military," that the appointee has done a 
thorough study of this country's missile system and that the 
appointee feels politics should not play a part in national defense. 

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who belong to the Commercial Club-Merchants Club, which Hart 
described as an exclusive dinner club made up ;of the most powerful 
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Hart advised that he has no reason to suspect alcohol 
abuse or unauthorized drug use and added that he has the highest 
regard for the appointee In every way. Hart stated that he (Hart) 
served as the Chairman of the Board of the California State 
University System under Governor Brown# who appointed him and 
Governor (now President) Reagan and that he was indirectly 
responsible for the appointment that initiated this background 
investiga^on. Hart recommended the appointee for a.,position^, 0 ^ 
trust and, conlCi Bence with the Unit ed St a t es G o verns w ithout J 
reservation. 


On August 17/ 1983# Mr. Robert C. Linnell# President# 
Linnell and Company# 150 Causeway Street# Boston# Massachusetts# 
advised that he is a member of the Board of Trustees at Boston 
University and has been prior to John Robert Silber's (appointee's) 
arrival at Boston University in 197.1. Linnell stated that he con- 
siders himself to be a personal friend of the appointee and has 
entertained the appointee on his boat. Linnell considers the 
appointee to be an upright# moralistic# outspoken individualljWho se 'j 
character is beyond reproach. Linnell described the appointee as 
a strictly outstanding individual# who is brilliant and yet practical. 
Linnell stated that the appointee is extremely capable in all areas 
of administration and has the ability to understand situations and 
provide effective solutions. 

Linnell advised that the appointee has served as 
President at Boston University during difficult times and that few 
people in this country could have accomplished what the appointee 
has in terms of achieving financial stability and holding the 
university together while achieving growth and building excellence. 
Linnell stated that the appointee has_a rough ext^ri 
somewhat abrasive and can be toughfj^’enj^e h^ to 

beneath his rough exterior# the appointee has a big heart. Linnell 
further advised that the appointee "stepped on some toes" which 
was an unavoidable byproduct of the hard and fast decision making 
that was necessary for the good of the university. 

Linnell stated that the appointee has excellent control 
of the English language and unparalleled debating skills. Linnell 
advised that the appointee is highly supported by the Board of 
Trustees and that the trustees feel extremely grateful to have the 
appointee as President. 


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LinneH stated that the appointee's loyalty to the 
United' States is unquestionable and that the appointee is a loyal 
and patriotic citizen who is "driven to do good for the country." 
Linnell recommended the appointee for a position of trust and 
confidence with the United States Government and added that "you 
couldn't pick a finer person." 

On August 17, 1983, Mrs. Sot W. Weltman, 1010 Memorial 
Drive, Cambridge, Massachusetts 02139, telephone (6l7) 491-2876, 
was contacted and advised that she would not make any comments 
regarding appointee at any time. Weltman is a member of the 
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On August 18,. 1983, Mr. John L. Eavenson, Vice 
Chairman of the Board, Liberty Mutual Insurance Company, 

175 Berkeley Street, Boston, Massachusetts,, advised that he has 
served on the Board of Trustees at Boston University for two and 
one half years. Eavenson stated, that John Robert Silber (appointee) 
is a well rounded, outstanding individual whose character is 

abSQlutel y_perfect.._ Eayenson_advlsM'_tjLat_tl^_a pp pi??tge j^as^ ^ 

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of the United States. 


Eavenson advised that the appointee enjoys an excellent 
reputation among the Board of Trustees and has the Board's 100% 
support . Eavenson advised that the appointee came to Boston 
University during a financial crisis and a period of political 
unrest and was Jfaced with some hard decisions which he made and 
which resulted In some controversy. 

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United States is unquestionable and recommended the appointee for 
a position of 'trust and confidence with the United States Government 
witixout reservation. 


On August 19. 1983 f 


he is a 


(protect by request), 
iBoston University, advised that 


Boston University fori lyears as a 


Tand. has been employed by 


kurther advisea tnar ne xs a sT^rong 


supporter of John Robert Silber (appointee) and he considers 


-thV appointee to be a first rate- administrator. ! |stated 

that the appointee has an excellent sense of moral values and that 
his behavior is unquestionably ehtical. 


, j advised that even the most biased individuals 
at Boston; University consider the appointee's ability to be first 
rate and admit that Boston University has undergone a substantial 
transformation under the a ppointee's le adership making Boston 


University much more solid. 


Stated that the appointee 


is a "controversial personality" due to the appointee s decision 
making rol e that often affects diverse vested interests at the 
University. ! j described the appointee as a strong 

decision maker who thrives on adverse relati onships and excells 
at the "give and take" involved in dialogue. 
faculty members either think that the appointee is the best 
thing that ever happened to Bo ston Univers ity or that they have 


a strong dislike for him, whichj 

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unquestionable, and that; the; appointee, frequently has taken, public 
stands bn maibr socj.al issues that- evidence; the; appointee's 

advised, that; he. has worked with the appointee 
under stressful conditions and has absolutely no knowledge o£ 
alcohol abuse, or unauthorized drug, use.; 


, - - I frecorranended the. appointee; for a. position 

of trust; and. confidence; with; the; United States; GOverjirnent- 
withOUt; reservation and added that; he would be delighted to see 

the appointee, receive this type of recognition which the appointee 
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On August 19, 1983, I 

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Massachusetts; adyl sod th at ’he has bee n a member of the, J 
Board of Trustees at Boston University for the past seven 
years and that he first met John Robert Silber (appointee) 
in 1972 and "knew of” the appointee when the appointee was 
in Texas Jl I decribed the appointee as a man of 

integrity who is honest and moral. 

advised that the appointee's associates are 
limited to people of good solid character and consist l argely 
of members of the Boston University community . | [ stated 

that the appointee is controversial, that the appointee is 
learning to be aff ective at delegation, and to be less 
abrasive. ! [ further advised that the appointee is 

"not capable of being diplomatic," that he deals "frankly and 
honestly and won't finesse issues."! j stated that the 

appointee is opiniona ted and th at tne appointee's interests 
are extremely diverse ! [ stated that the appointee can 

make a tremendous contribution because of these qualities. 

! I a dv.ised_^that „tbe. .qppqJLntee 4s jphnospjjhically^ 

aligned w ith traaltlonal i ^erican va. lues and is unqu estionably, 

loyal to the^ United States ! ! who considers himself 

to be a good friend of the appointee and a fellow Texan, stated 
that one of the appointee's biggest regrets is that he could 
not. serve in the armed forces due to a congenital birth 
defect w hich left the appointee without the use of one arm. 

Advised that he has never observed any indication of 

alcohol abuse or unauthorized drug use and added that the 

appointee does not smoke except for an occasional cigar . f 
recommended the applicant for a position of trust and confidence 
with the United States Government and added that the appointee 
is an extraordinary American with great loyalty to his family, 
career and country. 


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Electronics Corporation of America^ 


one MemorJLal Drive , Cambridge , Masssachuset ts advised^that 
John Robert Silber' "(appointee) ’emj^oy ed by ’ J 

Electronics Corporation 6f“1>merica as a memb'er “of tHe Board 
of Directors six^ce he was electe d, to that position on_ 

March 21, lOSl.nand^uno'fflclally since July 23', 1980, on aii j 

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"ad hoc" basis. 


advised that the appointee’s character is 
flawless', mat trie appointee is a^ "terrific guy" who is 
emotionally very stable and who possesses outstanding 


leadership skills T [ stated that "you could not find 

a more loyal citizen" and considers the appointee to be a true 
patriot . 


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appointee and recommended the appointee for a position of trust 
and confidence with the United States Government without 
reservation! 


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was unable to suggest anyone else who could comment 

e to summer vacation. (See interview with 


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August„16, 1983, Dr. Arthur, G. JB. Metcalf 
President , I Electronics Corporation of^ Americ a (E CA) , . . I 

One Memorial bVive, Cambridge , Massachusetts, and* Chairman d£^ 
the Board of Trustees, Boston, Massachusetts, advised that he 
has known John Robert Silber (appointee) since 1971 when the 
appointee began serving as President at Boston University. Metcalf 
stated that the appointee is of very, very fine character, a great 
scholar, very patriotic, which is rare in academia, and a strong 
supporter of national defense and this nation's present administration. 
Metcalf added that the appointee has a fine mind and is a great 
public speaker. 

Metcalf further advised that he (Metcalf) has served 
as a trustee on the Board of Trustees at Boston University during 
the administrations of five presidents and that the present 
administration under the appointee has been the most creative and 
productive earning national recognition. Metcalf estimated that 
the appointee is strongly supported by 40 of the 45 trustees at 
Boston University on most issues and stated that a small amount 
of opposition exists at any educational institution between the 
president and the trustees. Metcalf described the appointee as 
an upstanding American with strong convictions. Metcalf stated 
that the only criticism he has concerning the appointee is the 
appointee's lack of patience with "suffering fools." Metcalf 
stated that the appointee will have an occasional cocktail but has 
never abused alcohol or engaged in unauthorized drug u se. Metcalf 
recommended the appointee for a [position^ of jtr^ .an d*: cb nf idence. 
with the United States Goveriiment wltlffout reservation. 

Metcalf advised that the appointee's associates consist 
of individuals who have reached the highest possible levels of 
achievement in Business, Government arid Academia. 

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On August 11 , 1983/ Major General George Smith Patton, III, 
United States Army, Retired, 650 Asbury Street, South Hamilton, 
Massachusetts 01982, telephone (617) 468-4533, advised that 
he has personally met appointee only three times but knows^pf 
his jrej^tation and abili ties^^Wirough ,, speeches, andj^rre^ 

spondence with him, over the, years*, . He described appo inte e as J 
precise, absolutely brilliant" and' dedicated to the securXty of 
America. He advised appointee is very conservative, professional 
and ethical in all his dealings. He stated appointee does not put 
up with any "foolishness.” He described appointee's reputation 
as "tougher than hell" and that appointee is a highly respected 
citizen. He advised that appointee is very articulate in written 
and oral presentations. He advised that he knows of no derogatory 
information about the appointee. He stated that to his knowledge 
appointee does not use alcohol to excess or illegal drugs of any 
kind. 


Patton stated that appointee is a super guy and that 
he cannot think of a more suitable candidate for any government 
committee. He advised appointee is a "dedicated American patriot 
and wished we had 500 more like him." He stated that he would 
trust appointee on any committee anywhere within the Government. 


Patton concluded by stating that he highly recommends 
appointee for a position of trust and confidence with the U. S. 
Government. 


On August 18, 1983, Mr. John G. McBlwee, Chairman, 

John Hancock Mutual Life Insurance Company, Jdhn Hancock Place, 
Post Office Box 1111, Boston, Massachusetts 02117, (617) 421-2870, 
advised he has known appointee in excess of ten years. He 
principally had contact with appointee through business and 
education relations. He advised that he has had contact with 
him in a social atmosphere also. 


McElwee described appointee as stror^j_ ve ry ,p ositye.ly..,.,.,,...,^ 
oriented, aggressive, highly intelligent and |TOntrovers^ai.^ 
advised appointee is dynamic, a man of strong principles according 
to his own interpretation of the principle. He stated that appointee 
is held in high respecb; that no one to his knowledge has even 
questioned appointee's integrity or abilities; that people just 
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McElwee stated appointee's written and oral 
presentations are exquisite. He advised appointee works well 
and has a lot of experience in stressful situations. He feels 
appointee is v ery pr of e jssional and ethical in his dealings yet 
perhaps a bit > controversial . ] He stated that there is no 
question about appointee's^ being a loyal American and that 
some may even consider him "over American." 


To McElwee 's knowledge, appointee has never used alcohol 
to excess or illegal drugs of any kind. He advised that he 
knows of no derogatory information about appointee. He 
stated appointee is an exceptional and able per gon^ and stated 
no reason why he should not recommend the fappoint^ yet did 
not come right out and recommend him. He stated it would depend 
on who was on the committee with appointee and if they were capable 
to "handle discussions" with appointee. 

On August 18, 1983, Mr. John Larkin Thompson, President, 

Blue Shield of Massachusetts, 100 Summer Street, Boston, Massachusetts 
617-956-2000, advised that he has known appointee for approximately 
ten years. He stated that he met appointee when he served on 
the Board of Trustees at Boston University from 1973 to 1978. He 
described appointee as uncoinmonly bright, articulate and contentious 
individual. He stated appointee is honest, professional and 
ethical in his dealings with others. Appointee is thought of as 
a uniquely intelligent person by others. His associates are 
universally of high caliber quality. 


Thompson advised his personal observation of appointee's 
oral and written abilities are that they are spectacular. He 
advised that appointee can handle stressful situations without 
any problems. He advised appointee is a loyal American who can 
be trusted with highly sensitive and confidential jLnformation. 

He advised that to his knowledge appointee does not use alcohol 
to excess or illegal drugs of any kind. He stated that he knows 
of no derogatory infomation about appointee. Thompson advised 
that appointee is a positive and thoughtful individual. He stated 
appointee is highly qualified to serve and has positive contributions 
to make. He concluded by stating he would highly recommend the 
appointee without reservation. 


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Dorchester/ 

Massachusetts stated the 
Silber for three years. 

it he has 

known the appointee, John Robert 
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ds a community person who can di^aareft witl’^nut being disagreeable 
is known as a conservative, hard-nosed guy who ca n be headstro ng 


and who deals with pressure weld. 


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when he makes up his mind to accomplish something 
said Silber is a forceful man who is sure of himself and 
does not worry about controversy in making a decision. He would 
rather deal with the controversy after the fact. 


I [stated that an example of Silber' s character 

could be best described by the scholarship fund that he established 
recently at Boston University. Silber had witnessed a number of 
incidents at Boston University that involved Boston firefighters. 

He was so impressed with the professionalism and valor of the 
firefighters who responded to these incidents, that .he set up a four 
year scholarship program for the children of Boston firefighters 
killed in the line of duty. 


I I said that Boston University is currently funding 

a device that identifies a trapped or motionless firefighter in 
action an d that Silber is largely responsible for this funding. 
_~_~__|does not question Silber' s loyalty to the United States 
ana nas never known him to abuse alcohol or use illegal drugs. 


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appointment stating that "Dr. Silber is a loyal to the United 
States as the day is long." 

On August 18. 1983. Mr. I 

Boston, 

Massachusetts , (617) 292-2000 advised that he has known 
appointee for approximately four and a half years. He advised 
that he first saw appointee at a Boston College foriim affair 
the discussion dealing with education in Boston. He advised 
that he was very impressed by appointee's presentation and 
stayed to talk with him after the discussion. They then 
began to have dealings with one another through public 
service arena. He advised that he has in the past and is 
presently serving on a committee with appointee. Because of 
this advisory committee to the school committee here in Boston, 
he sees appointee on a regualr basis now. 

d escribed appointee's character as above reproach. 
He stated appointee is a fine human being as well as a dynamic 
executive. He stated that appointee has gone out of his way to 
counsel his daughter on careers and he has also invited appointee 
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I [described appointee as an honest/ honorable 

and loyal American, He stated appointee is honest/ professional 
and ethical in his dealings with people yet is also so direct 
that people may feel he could be more diplomatic. 


_stated^.appointee's reputation is good yet at 

the same time he is a ;coh'to6verslL^^ individual. The 
controversy he feels is largely credited to his drive and 
determin ation to rehabilitate Boston University when he first 

arrived. advised appointee is very outspoken with 

regard to public issues and takes an absolutely solid stance 
on issues and will not compromise on his beliefs. Because appointee 
does what he feels is necessary in different situations, many memb ers 


of the community see him as a threat in some situations, 
gave the example of appointee trying to buy up land for Boston 
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integrity and are of high quality. 


. advised that appointee's oral skills are excellent. 
He stated that he invited appointee to speak at the Bankers 
Convention in Florida a few years ago and that appointee chose 
to speak about Foreign and Defense Policy. He stated that appointee 
spoke for fiftjy^ mJLnutes on a difficult suyect and to. a group 
of jaundiced^and super cynical At the end of^thei.._ J 

presentation^ appointee was’ giveli “a" s^^^ from these 

individuals which in all his years of being associated with„^ 
these people he has never seen (occur before. He statea 
appointee was well prepared and gave" a "beautiful and eloquent 
presentation. 


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stressful situations and ' ha s handled them well. He advised appoin£^ee 
has a low boilinp point i ye;^ [.stated ..that even-chough 

appointee’s emotions show he is lorceful yet, in control with his 
rebuttals. 


advised that he knows of no derogatory information 
about the appointee. He stated that to his knowledge appointee 
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advised that ^althoufrh_he_is,.not . an initiroateZ 
close associate ,i Jie jis an admirer of* appointee ? ahdj :Ceeis, jhe. 
an intellipent individual that‘*has’ Rood rapport with himself and 
others . 


I I concluded by statinR he is delifchted to see 

appointee considered ior the committee and hiRhlv recommends 
him. 


On AuRust IB, 19B3, Hr. James L. Sullivan, President, 

Greater Boston Chamber of Comerce, 125 High Street, Boston, 
Massachusetts 02110, 617-426-1250, advised that he has known 
appointee iive to six years. He advised that they met at the 
Harvard Faculty Club when he was City Manager of Cambridge and 
know each other mostly on a social basis. 

Sullivan described appointee as a very controversial 
person. He feels appointee is a man of courage and conviction 
that he does not hesitate to speak his mind on issues. He stated that 
he admires appointee because of that fact. He advised that 
appointee is very professional and ethical in his dealings with 
people and is very honest with his feelings and thoughts as he , ^ 

sees then. He stated appointee has conducted himself as a very 
strong University President. Given this difficult role, appointee ^ 
has been able to handle himself very well in pressure/stressful 
situations. He stated appointee is clearly an educated intelligent 
man who has demonstrated his oral and written abilities on 
numerous occasions. He advised from his experiences appointee 
is articulate in his speech and would assume his written work 
would also be of excellent quality. 

Sullivan advised that he knows of no derogatory 
information regarding the applicant. He stated he has no 
knowledge of whether appointee's use of alcohol is excessive 
and doubts very much that appointee would use drugs of any 
kind. 


Sullivan concluded by stating appointee holds a good 
reputation and feels he will be a distinct asset to the committee 
because of his probing and positive nature. He stated he would 
highly recommend appointee for a position of trust and confidence 
with the United States Government. 


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Brookline. Massachusetts. I 

|( limited partnerships 

dealing with real estate development; aavised that he has known 
John Robert Silber (appointee) since 1968, when the appointee 


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was Dean p, 
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arrived; at ; 
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Allege of Arts and Sciences at the University 
stated that the appointee hired him In* .1968 

I foundation under the purview of 
Ifurther adv ised that the appointee - hired 

I one year after the appointee 
toston universit y ana that he left Boston University 

I of Boston University in charge of 


I described the appointee as honest, very intelligent 
and very ethical. [stated that the appointee is a. hard 

worker, "perhhps mn narriy ” who fr equently works 18 hour days and 
i.s also a good family /man. [ stated that the appointee ’s_ 

social acquaintances' include top-rated academics, and professionals 
and businessmen who serve on the Board of Trustees. 



[stated that the appointee ' s reputatupn at 
Boston University is that the appointee is "tough^. as hell, ” 
"loved by his friends," and "hated by his enemies . " [ 
quaUfied that statement by saying that any hatred toward 
the appointee stems from some necessary and tough financial 
decisions made by the appointee and that the hatred relates 
to the' appointee's, posture on certain issues and not to the. 
appointee personally . 

considers the appointee to be a "doer” with^ 

tremendous ability who is controversial because he speaks his 
mind; 

[ advised that the appointee freely pro claims 

his patriotism and loyalty to the United States which 

attributed to the appointee's Texas heritage. 


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;d£uguse and would be shocked to learn, the contrary' were. true. 

recommended the appointee for a position, of trust 'and. 
confidence with the United States Government without reservation 
and added that he would recommend the appointee for President 
of the United. States. 


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that he has known appointee ten to twelve years. He could not 
recall specifically, how, where, and when they met but has 
both social and professional contacts with the appointee. 


[described appointee as an extremely honest 

individual with complete integrity. Appointee does not 
"suffer fools gladly" and can be quite abrasive towards many. 
Appointee runs Boston University (BU) in a very autocratic 
method. Appointee speaks to the point and in doing so he 
antagonizes many people. He stated that appointee is "not a 
diplomat." He said appointee is an extremely Intelligent, 
motivated and well-read individual on a vast range of subjects. 


With regard to appointee's reputation, he feels one 
cannot disassociate it from one's enemies. He said appointee 
is "a doer" and "administrator of competence" and would give 
quite high marks to appointee for holding BU together yet 
others disagree. He personally thinks highly of appointee. 


stated that ethically appointee is tops in 
his dealings with people yet cannot say the same with regard 
to his "professionalism." Appointee's professional demeanor 
is too aggressive and defensive in many respects and he 
"unnecessarily prejudices people" in. order to get what he wants. 

advised appointee is extremely articulate and 
very literate with regard to oral and written presentations. 

He knows of no derogatory information about appointee 
and believes him to be a loyal American . He has never known 
appointee to use alcohol' to excess or to use illegal drugs 
of any kind. 


He has never served on a committee with appointee 
and has no idea of how appointee would work out. Appointee 
likes to be boss and has no diplomacy in many respects which 
may hinder committee's work. 


the position calls for diplomacy. 


said he could not recomme nd appointee if 


could recommend 


appointee if the committee needs an individual with originality 
of thought, a deep thinker, and if appointee was not chairman and 
the chairman were capable of handling appointee's strong 
aggressive behavior. 


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On August 19, 1983, David Riesman, Professor, 

.Department of Sociology, Harvard University, Cambridge, .Massachusetts 
advised that he has known John Robert Silber since 1964 when 
Silber was Dean of Arts and Sciences at the University of Texas . 
Riesman stated that he had ^recommended Silber for his current 
position as President of Boston University. 

Riesman stated that Silber is a highly intelligent 
^extremely hardworking individual who pushes himself to. the maximum. 
Riesman said that Silber puts forth all his energy in his 
endeavors and expects the same from those who work for him. 

•Riesman. said that Silber is almost "too effective." Consequently, 
Riesman stated Silber is not perceived by the general public 
as. .a very compassionate man. However, Riesman said, Silber is a 
devoted husband and; father. Riesman pointed out that Silber 
"does not pull any punches" in expressing :his opinions and 
that ’he can be a very formidable adversary who can defend his 
positions with Impeccable logic.. Riesman further advised that 
Silber is of very high integrity and maintains an excellent 
reputation in the community. Riesman stated that Silber is 
fiercely loyal to the United States Government. Riesman said 
he knows absolutely nothing derogatory about John Silber. 

•Riesman said he feels Silber would bring enormous success to 
any position he. would* assume and that he highly recommends 
Silber for a position of trust and confidence with the government. 


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On August 15, 1983, Mrs^ 
Avenue, Brookline, Massachusetts,'^ 


Carlton, 

I, advised' that ’ ] 


she has lived at that address for 37 years. She stated that 
she has known appointee and his -family as neighbors for 


approximately ten years .| ]advised that appointee is not, in 

her opinion, very neighborly. She advised that he keeps to 
himself and never speaks if she should see him. She thinks 
of him as a very ’'indifferent" neighbor. She did advise that 
his w i fe is more neighborly In -tbstt she. ;wiir accept ^packages for 
lifi Jis not home. 


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advised that appointee’s reputation is very two 
sided, that it depends upon who you talk to. She stated that 
people are never "indiffe rent" a bout appointee, either they 
like or dislike appointee] Idescribed appointee as being 
honest, reputable and an indiviaual with a great deal of 
integrity. She stated that appointee is very brilliant and 
articulate as evident in his speeches and lectures. 


I l advised that she knows of no derogatory information ]q 6 
about appointee or his family. She stated that to her knowledge, 
appoi ntee does not use alcohol to excess or any illegal drugs. 

stated that she knows of no derogatory information about 

appointee or his family. She advised that she knows of no reason 
why appointee should not be hired to work for the United States 
Government. She stated that she would recommend him for a 
position of trust and confidence with the United States Government. 


On August 15, 1983, 


Carlton Street, 

Brookline, Massachusetts, advised' that she has lived* at that 
address for over 30 years. She advised that she does hot know 
appointee or his family personally although she knows of him 
through newpapers and television. She stated that as far as 
she knows, appointee is a good neighbor. She has never heard 
anything of* a derogatory nature about appointee or his family. 


concluded by stating that appointee is an 
"island unto himself" and that she does not feel she can p ass 
opinion 'regarding his ^suitability 'for a-‘positioh' with ■the 




United; Statesj Government . 


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or his family in that she and her sister moved into the 
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On August 15, 1983, 

Brookline, Massachusetts ^ adviseq- xnar ,sne nas 


Carlton Street, 
" at that) 


address for seven years. She stated that she does hot know 
appointee or his family. She advised that as far as she knows 
he has a good reputation in the neighborhood. She stated that 
she has never heard of any derogatory information about 
appointee or his family. She concluded by stating that^she, 
does not feel she could comment Regarding appointee 's~¥uitabllityj 
for <a. position with' the United States '•Government. 


Augu st 15, 1983 J 

University J 


Student, Boston 

|[:arlton Street, Brookline, Jlassachusetts 


advised that she has lived at that address since May, 1983. She 
advised that she does not know appointee personally but knows 
of him through the neighborhood and school. She stated that 
she feels he has a good reputation in the neighborhood. She 
described appointee and his family as being very quiet and that 
they keep to themselves . 


described appointee as an honest individual who 
can be trusted with Confidential sensitive information. She 
advised that appointee is always well prepared v/hen giving: 
speeches and is a very eloquent speaker with conservative ideas. 
She stated appointee works well under pressure situations and 
that he handles himself well as is evident in his question and 
answer interviews on campus. She advised that people either 
like or dislike him depending upon their philosophy and 
politics although she feels even those who dislike his stance 
on certain issues secretly carry respect for him. 


advised that she knows of no derogatory 

information about the appointee or his family. She advised 
that to her knowledge appointee does not use alcohol to excess 
or illegal drugs of any kind. She advised that she feels he 
would be excellent in any United States Government position and 
that she highly recommends him. 


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Street, Brookline, Massachusetts, 


Prescott 


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has lived at that address for 32 years. She stated that she has 
known appointee and hi s family a s ^neighbors since they moved 
into the neighborhood. P 1 described appointee as an honest, 

reliable, and responsible individual. She stated that he is a 
very good family man who is firm and severe if necessary. She 
advised that appointee is a good neighbor with a good reputation. 


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She described his family as a tremendously upstanding family. 
She advised applicant is a serious individual who does not 
like small talk. She stated appointee's reputation is 
tremendous and that his associates are of high caliber. 


[stated that to her knowledge, appointee does 

not use alcohol to excess or illegal drugs of any kind. She 
knows of no derogatory information about the appointee or 
his family. She feels appointee is a trusted and loyal 
American with the best interest of those under him. She 
concluded by stating that the appointee is a very capable 
individual and she highly recommends him for a position 
of trust and confidence with the United States Government. 


On August 16, 1983, 


Prescott 




Street , Brookline, Massachusetts, [ advised jthatj^he_.has Jknown_ „ 
John R obert Silb er. (appoi ntee) . for ap proximately four or five 

who livesi | the appointee and l 

^stat ed that he c onsiders himself to be a 


years 


considers the appointee to 


friend of the appointee 

be one of the top five individuals he has e ver known an d a 


stated 


person who possesses great personal courage 

that he knows no one with more integrity than the appointee 
and advised that the appointee is not afraid to take unpopular 
stands and has done so in the past in a direct, abrupt and 
sometimes offensive manner. 


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.further advised that the appointee closed 
down the Boston University Radio Station because of the 
station's political view s which th e appointee considered to 


be "leftist propaganda." 


described the appointee as 


a brilliant individual who is absolutely loyal to the United 
States and who has never compromised his int egrity even though 
it would be easier and more popular to do so. 


the appointee would make a "hell of a president . ** 

that the appointee Is reputed to be an h onest and courageous 


Istat ed 

advised 


hesitated to characterize 


person of very high character. 

the appointee as a conservative but did state that he was 
perceived, as being^tP,o,,CQnserjvatiye Jbx^sjome_£e^^ 
community who are yieft.joj^-<^nter7'„and faddedjthat^ 

feelings toward the appointee stem merely from political differences. 


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or drug abuse by the appointee and recommended the appointee for 
a position of trust and confidence with the United States Government 
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[suggested the only shortcoming the appointee 
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Bureau Services. Incorporated. 6_St. James Avenue. Boston. h7P 

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Massachusetts , t ’ advlsed'^thelr . .'f iles 'contain e d inoj^derogato ry ^^ J 
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On August 15, 1983 , . Clerk, Record .Unit, 

^ookline, Massachusetts, Police Department advised their files, 
contain no record with anyone identifiable with the- following 
individuals: 

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John < Robert Silber, date of birth: .August 15, 1926, 
appointee; Mary Kat hrvn Underwood, date of bir th; January 31, 1927» 

appointee *s spouse ; r I date of birth: ^ 

L appointee *s daughter j I 

date of birth: I appointee ’s daughter;,! 

I date of bir th; I L appointee ’s daughter; 

1 date of birth; V appointee’s 

daughter;' . I date of , birth; . 

appointee’s daught er; and ^ date of hirtn: ! 

I appointee’s ward. 

On August 11, 1983 . 1 I Clerk, Records Section, 

Boston Police Department, Boston, Massachusetts advised their 
files contain no record on anyone identifiable as John Robert Silber, 
date of birth: August 15, 1926. 







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Office: New York,. New York 


Field Office File #: 161B-8986 Bureau File #: 

Title: JOHN ROBERT SILBER 


Character:, SPECIAL INQUIRY 


Synopsis: Reference favorably recommends. Arrest negative. 


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'the FBI. It is the property of the FBI and .is loaned to your 
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Reference 


On August 10, 1983t 


New York City Public 


Lib rary. Fifth Avenue and 42nd Street, New York, New York, advised 


than 


reference, is in a travel status, 
out of the country, and he is expected to return to the United 
States on August 15, 1983* 


On August 17, 1983^ 


New York City Public Library, Fifth Avenue and ^>2nd Street. New 
York. New York, telephonically advised Special Agent 


that he has been acquainted with appointee since 1968, 


when appointee was his dean at the University of Texas. [ 


advised that appointee was articulate, conscientious, honest, 

personable and responsible. further stated that he was 

affiliated with appointee both professionally as well as socially. 
He has never know n the appoint ee to use any form of drugs or abuse 
alcohol to excess ^^ [ stated that appointee is a 


forthright individual as well as one who the appropriate 
temperament to deal with any matters he may be confronted with. 
Appointee is an individual of hig h moral stand ards. He was 

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respect for appointee is . unquestionable. Appointee is a loyal 
individual and would be an asset to the. Unite d States Government 

should he receive an appointment. .highly recommended 

appointee for a position, of trust with the United States 
Government. 


Arrest 


Records of the New York City Police Department, 
Identification Section, as caused tO' be searched on August 10, 


1983t by Special Clerld 


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Field Office File #; 1 61B- 1 5 0 4 

Title; JOHN ROBERT SILBER 


Office; HOUSTON 
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Character; SPECIAL INQUIRY 


Synopsis: Appointee ' s employment and subsequent dismissal at University 
of Texas at Austin, Texas verified and favorable. 


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University of Texas 
Austin, Texas 


The following investigation was conducted by Special Agent 


On August 15. 19831 I Secretary to| 

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was on vacation and was not expectea to r^urn until 

August 25, 1983. She advised she expected him to telephonically 
contact her office in the next couple of days, at which time she 
would have him contact the interviewing agent. 




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2(3^^ I teilephonically contacted 

and advised he wished to discuss his former 


association with the appointee telephonically rather than having 
an aaent come to see him personally, inasmuch as he was out of town. 


At the outset of the interview. 


stated he did not 


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concur with articles he knew to be in the Austin, Texa^iitewspaper 
surrounding the leaving of the. appointee from the Unive^ity of Texas. 
He stated the appointee Was relieved of his administrative duties 
in order to become President and Trustee of: Boston University in Jan- 
uary of 1971. This was brought about as a result of the. Board of Re- 
gents of the University wishing to divide the College of Arts hnd 
Sciences into three separate schools inasmuch as that college had 
become, so large at the university and it was possibly felt by some, 
that the appointee was beginning t o haive more pOwer than the president 

\ advised although it may have looked 
in fact, that was not the situation. The appointee 
never abused his position as. Dean of the College of Arts. 

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stated it was merely a. matter of difference of opinion between the 
appointee and the .Board- of Regents, -of the university. The appointee 
has a large ego but on the other hand, has a right to be prbUd because 
of his intelligence and accomplishments. He is a .brilliant teacher and 
would be considered by some to be a loner in holding a position against 

all comers when he felt he was right. further stated, he 

felt some might feel, due to this, the appointee was sometimes not easy 
to work with; however, he stated, he, himself 'was very ■opinionated when 
he felt, he was .right and the. appointee and he had a very high respect 
:and '.regard .for each other. The appointee is a very tenacious individual 
vis a v is succumbing to opposing opinions 'when he Is convinced he is 
correct.] Istated he considered this more of an asset than 

a liability, again lauding the appointee's intelligence. The. appointee 
is extremely dependable, hardworking and. takes a great amount of pride 
in Whatever he does and will do an excellent job in whatever he .undertakes. 

Regarding the appointee's personal life, he. is of impeccable 
moral character, associates, and reputation. There, is no . Question 
whatsoever concerning his loyalty to the United States. 


statedi he still considers the appointee to be a close personal friend 
and feels there are no hard feelings between the appointee and himself. 
He stated he would have no .hesitation in affording the appointee the 
highest recommendation .for any position of -trust and, confidence for 
which he is qualified. 


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AUGUST 8, 1983. 

EDUCATION and RESIDENCES:' 





ON AUGUST 17, 1983, MRS, 


ADMINISTRATIVE 


ASSISTANT, ARCHIVES, YALE UNIVERSITY, NEW HAVEN, FURNISHED 
THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION FROM RECORDS: 

APPOINTEE, BORN AUGUST 15, 1926, AT SAN ANTONIO, TEXAS, 
ATTENDED YALE UNIVERSITY GRADUATE SCHOOL IN NEW HAVEN FROM 

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YALE, APPOINTEE RESIDED AT 55 WILKINS STREET AND 64 LAKE 


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HE ALSO RESIDED AT 195 FOXON ROAD, EAST 


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HAVEN, AMD 131 BRIARCLIFF ROAD, HAMDEN. 

THERE WAS NO UNFAVORABLE INFORMATION CONTAINED IN 
APPOINTEE’S FOLDER. THERE WAS BRIEF MENTION OF HIM ATTENDING 


YALE DIVINITY SCHOOL IN NEW HAVEN. 


ON AUGUST 18, 1983, MRS 


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ASSISTANT, REGISTRAR’S OFFICE, GRADUATE SCHOOL, YALE UNIVERSITY, 
V ,a320 YORK STREET, FURNISHED T a 

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RECORDS. 

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SCHOOL FROM SEPTEMBER, 1949, TO JUNE, 1955. HIS GRADES 

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NT AS HE EITHER RECEIVED HONORS OR^'llIGH PASS'^ IN 

EACH COURSE. THERE IS NOTHING UNFAVORABLE CONTAINED IN HIS 

NO RECORD WAS MAINTAINED ON CLASS STANDING. HE RECEIVED 

A MASTERS DEGREE ON JUNE 9, 1952, AND A DOCTORATE DEGREE IN 

PHILOSOPHY ON JUNE 11, 1956. BECAUSE OF THE LAPSE OF TIME 

SINCE APPOINTEE’S GRADUATION, THERE IS NO PROFESSOR 

CURRENTLY AVAILABLE WHO CAN FURNISH ANY INFORMATION ON 

APPOINTEE. 


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ON AUGUST 17, 1983, MS, 


ADMINISTRATIVE 


ASSISTANT, YALE DIVINITY SCHOOL, PROSPECT STREET, NEW 
HAVEN, CONNECTICUT, ADVISED FROM RECORDS THAT APPOINTEE ATTENDED 
THE SCHOOL FROM SEPTEMBER, 1947, TO MAY, 1948, HE COMPLETED 
THE FOLLOWING COURSES AND HIS GRADES ARE SET FORTH: 

OLD TESTAMENT HISTORY AND LITERATURE - B 

EUROPEAN CHRISTIAN HISTORY - A 

STUDY OF SOCIETY - A 

SOCIAL ETHICS - A 

GENERAL LOGIC - A 

ETHICAL THEORY - A 


MS. 


ADVISED THAT THERE WAS NOTHING UNFAVORABLE 
IN APPOINTEE’S FILE. SHE SAID THAT THERE WERE NO INSTRUCTORS 
AT YALE DIVINITY SCHOOL WHO COULD FURNISH ANY COMMENTS ON 
APPOINTEE BECAUSE OF THE LAPSE OF TIME SINCE 1948. 

EMPLOYMENT: 

YALE UNIVERSITY, NEW HAVEN, CONNECTICUT (1949-19 55) 


ON AUGUST 18, 1983, MS. 


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STREET, ADVISED THAT PROFESSOR CHARLES HANDEL, WHO WAS APPOINTEE’S 


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ADVIS(^ AT GRADUATE SCHOOL , IS DECEASED, THERE IS NO BECORD 
available to verify APPOINTEE'S POSITION AT YALE AS A READER 
IN PHILOSOPHY AS AN ASSISTANT IN THE PHILOSOPHY DEPARTMENT 

1949 TO 1955. SHE DID ADVISE THAT IT WAS CUSTOMARY FOR J 


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GRADUATE STUDIES,, MAY HJiVE: REMEKBEREf( APPOINTEE, 

ON AUGUST 18, 1983, MR, FREDERICK FITCH, RETIRED, 
307 LAWRENCE STREET, NEW HAVEN, CONNECTICUT, ADVIS 


ED THAT HE 


REMEMBERS' APPOINTEE AS A VERY FINE GENTLEMAN OF EXCELLENT 




CHARACTER AND INTEGRITY. HE TAUGHT CO 


URSES IN THE PHILOSOPHY 


DEPARTMENT AT YALE WHILE OBTAINING A MASTERS DEGREE AND DOCTORATE 
DEGREE IN PHILOSOPHY. HE HIGHLY RECOMMENDS APPOINTEE FOR A 
SENSITIVE POSITION OF TRUST AND RESPONSIBILITY. HE IS AWARE 
OF THE FACT THAT APPOINTEE IS NOW THE PRESIDENT OF BOSTON 

UNIVERSITY. 

HULL MEMORIAL BAPTIST CHURCH, CHESHIRE, CONNECTICUT, 
(SEPTEMBER, 1947 - MAY, 1948) 

THE FOLLOWING INVESTIGATION WAS CONDUCTED BY SPECIAL AGENT 

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REVEREND 


WAS INTERVIEWED AT HIS PLACE OF 


EMPLOYMENT , THE BAPTIST CHURCH OF CHESHIRE* REVEREND 
ADVISED THAT HIS CHURCH WAS FORMERLY KNOWN AS THE HULL MEMORIAL 
BAPTIST CHURCH* HE HAS BEEN PASTOR OF THE CHURCH ONLY SINCE 
1979* HE ALSO STATED THAT THE CHURCH ONLY KEEPS EMPLOYMENT 
RECORDS FOR ITS PASTORS , AND HE WOULD BE UNABLE TO FURNISH 

ANY INFORMATION ON APPOINTEE* 

GAVE THE FOLLOWING NAMES AND ADDRESSES OF 


INDIVIDUALS WHO MAY HAVE KNOWN THE APPLICANT: 


FORMER PASTOR 


CONNECTICUT, TELEPHONE 



CHESHIRE, 



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1 CHESHIRE, CONNECTICUT, 


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WAS CONTACTED ON AUGUST .15, 1983, AT HIS 
RESIDENCE AND ADVISED THAT HE BECAME PASTOR OF HULL MEMORIAL 
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kRespective residences and advised that the applicant 

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UNFAMILIAR TO THEM. EACH STATED THAT IT WAS COMMON PRACTICE 
FOR THE CHURCH TO HIRE YALE DIVINITY SCHOOL STUDENTS FOR 
POSITION OF CHOIRMASTER DURING THE LATE 40’S AND 50*S BUT THAT 


THE APPLICANT’S NAME "DID NOT RING A BELL." 


ON AUGUST 18, 1983, REVEREND 


FOXON CONGRE- 


GATIONAL CHURCH, 1225 NORTH HIGH STREET, EAST HAVEN, CON- 
NECTICUT, ADVISED THAT HE HAS BEEN PASTOR FOR THREE YEARS AND 


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CANNOT VERIFY FROM RECORDS OR PERSONAL KNOWLE 


DGE THAT APPOINTEE 


WAS A PART-TIME CHOIRMASTER AT THE CHURCH. THE FORMER 
PASTOR IS DECEASED AND HE KNOWS OF NO ONE WHO COULD FURNISH ANY 
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION. 


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CREDIT BUREAU 


OF CONNECTICUT, INC. 71 ELM STREET, NEW HAVEN, 


.CONNECTICUT, AD VIS 


ED SHE COULD LOCATE NO FILES REGARDING 


APPOINTEE. 


ON AUGUST 12, -1983, SERGEANT 


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NEW HAVEN POLICE DEPARTMENT., ADVISED HE COULD LOCATE NO ARREST 

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ON AUGUST 18, 1983, t^S^ 


SECRETARY, UNITED 


STATES ATTORNEY-, DISTRICT OF CONNECTICUT, NEW HAVEN, CON- 
NECTICUT , ADVISED THAT SHE COULD LOCATE NO RECORD OF 
APPOINTEE IN THEIR INDICES. 


NEW HAVEN INDICES AND ELSUR FILES NEGATIVE FOR ANY 
RECORD FOR APPOINTEE, CLOSE RELATIVES, AND PRESENT BUSINESS 

ESTABLISHMENT. 

ADMINISTRATIVE: 

WHERE APPROPRIATE, PRIVACY ACT <E)(3) DATA WAS PROVIDED 
TO INDIVIDUALS INTERVIEWED. EXPRESS PROMISES OF CONFIDENTIALITY, 

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LIMITED and UM-IMITED, HAVE BEEN NOTED WHERE GRANTED. 

THE FOLLOWING IWESTIGATION WAS CONDUCTED AT TAMPA, FLORIDA: 
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RET^ENCE bureau T3-ETYPE TO WASHINGTON FIELD, AUGUST 8, 1983 

AND Bureau teletype to all offices, august 8, i9S3. 

ALL PERSONS CONTACTED WERE APPRISED OF THE PROVISIONS OF THE 

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establishment as set forth in referenced BUREAU TELETYPES. 

BEPORT follows with RESULTS OF REVIE\iJ OF RECORDS AT FEDERAL 
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ELSUR AND INFORMANT INDICES, AS CHECKEDNWY FILE CLERK 


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ENTITIES, WITH A DEAN FOR EACH ENTITY. THE APPOINTEE fDA^ANTLY 
DISAGREED WITH THIS DECISIO.N AND CHOSE TO OPENLY OPPOSE Sb^TOCISION"^ 

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DECISION OF BOARD OF TRUSTEES, IT WAS DECIDED, HE SHOULD BE REMOVED 


FROM HIS |yOSITlO'H7^THE BOARD. OF TRUOTEES-^OTED TO^EFFSCT 



THE CHAN3E IN THE COLLEGE OF ARTS AND SCIENCES AS DESCRIBED ABOVE AND 

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THE APPOINTEE THEN TOOK IT UPON HIMSELF TO APPEAL TO THE "TEXAS 
DEMOCRATIC POLITICAL MACHINE’’ TO STOP THE DECISION TO BREAK UP 
college of arts AND SCIENCES. 

[ said THAT AS A RESULT OF THIS ACTION BY THE APPOINTEE, 

~l CALLED THE APPOINTEE IN AND FIRED HIM. HE SAID THE 

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UNTIL HE WAS APPOINTED AS PRESIDENT .OF BOSTON UNIVERSITY. 

I SAID HE CONSIDERED THE ABOVE SITUATION TO HAVE BEEN 
PERCIPITATED BY DIFFERENCES IN PHILOSOPHIES 0 F j.T!nV_ J 

miVIDUALS WITHIN UTAT AND DID NOT SEE THE CONFLICT AS ANY PERSONAL 
OR PRIVATE VENDETTA. HE SAID THE APPOINTEE LOST THE POWER STRUGGLE 


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BECAUSE THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES TO WHOM THE WELFARE AND PROGRESS 
■ OF THE U HI VERS IT Y S^BMrabSTED .; jEkERCM 
OF CHftRT-IIB THE COURSE FOR THE ADMINISTRATION OF THE COLLEGES WITHIN 




THE UNIVERSITY. 


THE APPOINTEE AS DES- 


CRIBED ABOVE, HE HAD THE HIGHEST REGARD FOR HIM AS AN INDIVIDUAL 
EDUCATOR AND .ADMINISTRATOR. HE DESCRIBED THE APPOINTEE AS AN OUT- 
STANDING INTELLECTUAL WHO IS TOUGH MINDED, FAIR,, HONEST, OUTSPOKEN, 

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OF THE UNITED STATES AND THE WORLD. 


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TO BOSTON UNIVERSITY WAS WHEN THEY HIRED THE APPOINTEE TO BE PRESIDENT 
OF THAT INSTITUTION. 


SAID HE KNEW OF ABSOLUTELY NOTHING UNFAVORABLE CONCERNING 



THE APPOINTEE, CONSIDERED HIM TO BE AN OUTSTANDING AMERICAN WITH OUT- 
STANDIN3 CHARACT0?:,, ASSOCIATES AND REPUTATION AND RECOMMENDED KIM 
WITHOUT RESERVATION FOR ANY POSITION OF TRUST OR SENSITIVITY WITH THE 
UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT. 

PHILADELPHIA REPORT TO FOLLOW. 

ADMINISTRATIVE: WHERE APPROPRIATE, PRIVACY ACT (E)(3) DATA WAS 


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Synopsis: Appointee' s date and place of' birth/ August 15/ 1926/ 

at San AntoniO/ Texas/ verified through birth records. Appointee's 
•• graduation from Trinity University/ San Antonio / Texas / and 

attendance at the University of Texas at Austin/ Texas (UTAT) Law 
School verified and favorable. Appointee's employment at UTAT 
verified and favorable .even though appointee was fired as Dean 
of the College of Arts and Sciences. Persons interviewed 
indicated that they thought the reason for the firing was that 
the appointee opposed the splitting of the college which was _ . 

favored by the then Chairman of the Board of Regents and not 
due to any lack of competence on the part of the appointee. 
Appointee's sxmmer employments with the U.S. Bureau of Census . . 
not verified inasmuch as the nearest Census Bureau office is 
in Dallas/ Texas. No criminal record for appointee located at 
Austin/ Texas / nor were any records located for appointee or 
his family at San Antonio / Texas. Review of files at U.S. 
Attorney's Office/ Western District of Texas / San Antonio / 

Texas / disclosed no references to appointee. Newspaper morgue/ 
Austin Statesman / reviewed and sximmary of articles re appointee 
set forth. 


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• . On August 18, 1983, Miss I I Clerk, Records 

Section, Bureau of Vital Statistics, San Antonio Metropolitan 
Health District, San Antonio, Texas, advised that according to 
records on file in that office John Robert Silber was born in. San 




Antonio, Texas, on August 15, 1926. His pa rents were listed >as 
Paul George Silber and Jewell Joslin. Miss|_ I said this 


information is recorded on Registrar's Certificate number 2723 
dated August 26, 1926. 


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The following investigation was conducted by Special 

at San Antonio, Texas: 


On August 15, 1983, 


Secretary, Registrar's Office, Trinity University, 715 Stadium, 

San Antonio, Texas, made available a copy of the appointee's 
permanent records at this institution which reflected the following 
information: 

Appointee <?as born on August 15, 1926, at San Antonio, 
Texas. He entered Trinity University bn June /•, 1943, from 
Jefferson High School, San Antonio, Texas. He graduated from 
Trinity University. in 1947 with a Bachelor of Art's Degree - Summa 
Cum Laude. The appointee majored in Philosophy, and minored in 
Art-German. His student activities included the following: 

Vice-President, Student Counsel Association, 1944-45; President, 
Sophomore Class, 1944-45; Vice-President, Heels Club, 1944-45; 

Debate Squad, 1944-45; President, Phi Kappa Delta, 1944-45; 

Student Counsel Representative; Junior Class, 1945-46; Art Editor, 
1945-46; Parliamentarian-Triniteers, 1945-46; Who's Who, 1945-46; 
Legislative Assembly, 1946-47; President, Phi Kappa Delta, 1946- 

47. 

The record indicates- that a transcript was forwarded 
to Yale University, July 1, 1947, is annotated that appointee 
received a Master of Art's-Philosophy from the Yale Graduate 
School in 1952. 

' There is no record of any disciplinary action being 

tajken against appointee. The record did not contain the names of 

appointee's professors. 


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the spring semester at UTAT taking one graduate course which he 

subsequently failed. Thereafter, the appointee attended the fall 
semester of 1949, as a first semester law school student at UTAT 

attaining a grade point average (GPA) of 85 on a 100 scale. 

[ added that his records do not indicate any scholastic or 
disciplinary probation for the appointee. 




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at Austin, Texas: 


University of Texas at Austin, Texas (UTAT) 


On August 12, 1983 


Personnel Department, 


UTAT, advised that the appointee was first hired as an assistant 
professor at UTAT in 1955 beginning with the fall semester in 
September 1955. The appointee was an Assistant Professor until 
September 1961, when he was promoted to the position of Associate 
Professor of Philosophy. This continued until September 1962, 
when the appointee was made a full pr ofessor of P hilosophy and 
Chairman of the Philosophy Department ^ I noted that the 


appointee continued as Chairman of the Philosophy Department 
until November 30, 1967, when he was promoted to the position of 
Dean of the College of Arts a nd Sciences, continuing as a university 


] stated that on August 11, 


professor of Arts and Letters.^ 

1970, the appointee was fired as the Dean of the College of . 
Arts and Sciences and thereafter continued as a professor of 
Philosophy until January 31, 1971, when he resigned from UTAT. 
The appointee's file indicates that he was recommended for re- 
employment . 


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[ noted that the appointee received a Guggenheim 
Fellowship for study at Kings College, London, England, during 
the academic year, September, 1963, through September, 1964, and 
during the academic school year 1959 through 196 0, the appoint ee 
was given a leave of absence from UTAT; however, ! 

' records do not indicate where the appointee went. 


On August 15, 1983, 


] Secretary to the 


Vice President for Academic Affairs, UTAT, advised that her 
records indicate that the appointee received a Fullbright Research 
Grant to study in Bonn, West Germany, from September, 1959, to 
September, i960. 




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Personnel Department, 


has not been at UTAT for over 10 years 


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Arts at UTAT. The Acting Chancellor at the time the appointee was 
fifed as Dean of the College of Arts and Sciences was Dr. Charles A. 

Le Maistre, who is currently President of the University of Texas Cancer 
Center, M.D. Anderson Hospital and Tumor Institute, Houston, Texas. 

added that the President of the University at the time 


the appointee was Dean was H. Bryce Jordan, who is currently the 
President of the University of Pennsylvania, University Park, 
Pennsylvania. 


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On Aueust 12, 1983, 

nf l.lhnral Arts. UTAT Advised tnac 

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D6cin of"^tHc CoIXgrc o£ Airts snd Scxsnc^Bsj ^ 

sK had dlspositiln from the Spring, ^ 1969 j^_^ptoohgh Augu^ 

Stated that she has not talked with the appointee sin . 

based' upon her' year of and%xcellent 

an individual of ^^^re mely nAtienc< 


under the appoi ntee while h e Was tue 


1 noted that 




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IroeUeSce h^t only of hlmaelf, but of those «ound hxm,|^^ 


noted tnat the appointee has no patience 

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t only or nxmsexx., uuu kjx. w4*^^n- i__ — _ j 

stated that he Is a very capable and dynamic in dividual, 

an extremely hard worker and highly .intelligyt ^ - n^oiee * 

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termination as the Dean of the College of Arts and Sciences. 

— ^ 1 stated that she was not privy to the Ptoblejs 

between the appointgfi .and the top ® ial 

nnivp.rsitv. iioted that she had very little social 

university -aeat- and <!nfiiali.ze to 


ogn^ft w Kh the appof ^tee but 

some extent wit h his «rfe . whom to usl’^ 

charming woman never Kne w t.nu — , , . . _ _ j 


alcohortre^c jss nor any ' narcoticsL____J explained that 

even though the appointee is a very 

. rtf t-Viftca around him, ne is very £<iii 


“°“§V,r^ 4 SS°rdrof hhos; ai^ livery fair and 

uXatLdiL i I 'hat sh| would hi|hly^£C 0 j^ 

him for a posfeiri^st with ^ 


no?erthL'’?re'inSi? duavktrwh;;%i;r problems at 

?Srunifepity. Frank E^ 


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Board of Resents, is now deceased^ 

p?Slems to be the result of differences ot Opinion and th^ 

l?!en?S was nordue. to any lack of confidence on his part. 


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Administrative Assistant, 

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College or laioerai rttus, t-Ha Collece 

with the appointee during the time he was the Dean of the College 

?imtt^lf>?ated ?ha?thragointL!L4"U fllfegrity^and 

iljiant man who sets things done.L 


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believes the appointee 


rbri liianb man ' who gets 'hings.done.|^|beUeves^tne ap 

wSrkinnotrhou?f ifo^del excellent work product. 

%xpllined that she knew the aPPO'-';'|«.horh professiona^ y 

and soc ially, since her husband was a good_£ri^d of the appo 


and she thinks extremely highly of him. , , 

appointee has an excellent reputation among r ha^any 

acQrtciates with individuals of good repute. She never naa a y 

reason to question his .loyalty and highly 

[ added that she the appointee^-was fix^ 

Dean of the College of Arts and Sciences since he believes very 


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lnrcL apppint;fr^OT4as abolished : .>»f 

university has seen the wisdom of keeping ^ nfrt been recohsolidatedl 

_und£r_the appointee, and the. college h^ ij ,lg|e©iPaj^ Heeg^^ 

Istated that she was aware of nothing the appointee n^u 
^H^Hi-tllirvould have dictated his firing,. but believes it to be a 
clash between the appointee and Frank Erwin. 

On August 12. 1983. the Information. Opeytor for , 

U.S. Government in Austin. Texas, was queried and it was detetm^^^ 
that there is, no, off ice for the. Bureau o^ Census 

Texas area. The nearest Bureau of Census office is ,loc 
■Dallas, Texas. 





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The follow ing investigation was conducted by Special 

£tt ‘San Antonxo f „Te5cas». * *4t-^ 

On August 18,. 1983, computerized ^critninal records oi 
the San Antonio Police Department and the Bexar _Coun tv Sheriff s; 

Office Were checked' with negative results regarding. the following 
■individuals : 

John Robert Silber, date of birth, August 15,, 1926r 
appointee; 

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Jewel Zemary Joslini year of birth, 1894 
appointee's mother. 

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AMc» 11 e^ IQ 1983 Mlgs l 1 U.S. Attorney’s 

Office, Western District of Texas, (WDT) San Antonio, Texas, 

advised* she was unable to locate of identify any record in the 

and ?iyil records of that office, for the- appointee, John 

Robert Silber. 




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at Austin, ‘Texas: . 


On August. 22, 1983, the following persons advised, they could 
locate ho records identifiable with .John 'Robert Silber: 




Clerk, TexaS' Department of Public Safety, bo 
^;rime xe cores Section; b7C 


Division; 


Austin Police Department, Identification 


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On August 22, 1983, a review of the newspaper articles 
located in the Austin American Stateman*s Library disclosed that 
John Robert Silber was born on August; 15, .1926, in San Antonio, 
Texas. Silber was appointed Dean for University of Texas College 


of Arts and Sciences on November 8, 1967, which became 
December 1, 1967. He originally joined the University of Texas 
at Austin, Texas (UTAT) , staff in, 1955, was chairman of the , 
Philosophy Department since 1961 and Chairman of the. Interdisciplinary 
Program in Comparative Studies since September 1967.*. Be received his 
Bachelor of Arts Degree with highest honors in 1974 from Trinity 
University and attended Biblical Studies at Tale Divinity School 
in. 1947-48. Appointee attended the University of Texas Law School 
for one semester in 1948-49. Appointee also attended KOrthwestern 
University Music School and received a Master of Arts Degree from 
Yale in 1952 and a Ph.D. in philosophy in 1956. While at Yale 
he Was also a teaching assistant and instructor. Silber was 
fired as the Dean of the College of Arts and Sciences at UTAT in 

July 1970 With no reason given. 

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Silber has received nxmerous prizes and scholarships for 
debating and works in the fine arts. In 1967 he became one of 
eight persons in the United States to receive the E. Harris Arrbison 
Award for distinguished teaching. Silber is a. member of several 
associations such as the Association of American University Professors 
American Philosophical Association and College Classroo® Teachers 
'Association. In 1961, he Was president of the Texas Society for 
the Abolition of Capital Punishment. 


Silber is also listed in the Directory of AmMican 
Scholars, Who's Who in America, Outstanding Personalities of the 
South and Who's Who in Texas today. < 

He is also author of "Kant's Ethics: The Unity of Form_ 

and Content" and more than 30 articles in American, Germeoi and British ■ 
journals. He was also finishing a book entitled "Enlightenment and 
Blindness." 

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•. In 1978, he was -having a problem at Boston University when 
he became Dean in 1971. He was being sued by "BostonOniversity 
Exposure" newspaper over withholding of student activity fund from 
the paper. 


In 1978, he was also quoted as saying the Medical School 
of Boston University accepts students based on grades, sex, race, 
and - - on how big a gift their fathers can make to the university. 

There was no information of a derogatory nature contained 
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REPORTING orrtCE 

San Antonio 

OFFICE or ORIGIN 

Bureau 

DATE 

8/22/83 

Investigative period 

8/12/83 - 8/22/83 

TITLE OF CASE ^ 

JOHN ROBERT^ILBER 

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Antonio, 8/19/83. 



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and Bureau teletype to San 


ADMINISTRATIVE 

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of the Privacy Act and none requested confidentiality. 



ACCOMPLISHMENTS CLAIMED 


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DATE 

INVESTIGATIVE PERIOD 

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8/22/83 

8/10 - 8/16/83 


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JOHN ROBERT STEBER 


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SPECIAL INQUIRY (B) 


REFERENCB : 

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Bureau airtel to Alexandria, all dayt^ 8/8/83; and St. Louis teletype 
to Bureau, 8/19/83. J | 

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All persons contacted were apprised of the provisi ons 
of the Privacy Act and those requesting confidentiality h^e'ISe^n 
so noted. X 


ACCOMPLISHMENTS CLAIMED 


CON VIC.I Srv\'R*loM*'J«- 


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SAVINGS 


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IRECOVERIES TALS 

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FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION 


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Dote: 


SC 

August 22 , 1983 


Fitld Office Fil« #5 SL 161B-C 

Title, JOHN ROBERT SILBER 


Office, St . Louis 


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Synopsis: 

Silber was employed by the Bureau of Census and National 
Foundation of the Arts and the Humanities. Employments were 
terminated by reasons of termination and expiration of appoint- 
ments. 


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DETAILS: AT ST. LOUIS/ MISSOURI 

A review on August 16, 1983/ of the records at the 
Federal Records Center/ Civilian Branch/ indicated John Robert 
Silber/ Social Security Number 464-28-3640/ Was employed on 
August 3/ 1948/ as an enumerator with the Bureau of the Census 
^t San Antonio / Texas.' Employment was terminated on September 30/ 
1948/ by reason of expiration of appointment. 

He was employed on May .9/ 1949/ as an enumerator with 
the Bureau of the Census at Austin/ Texas. Employment was 
terminated on August 27/ 1949/ by reason of termination/ com- 
pletion of work. 

He was employed on December 1966/ as a consultant 
(intermittent) with the National Foundation on the Arts and the 
Humanities at Washington/ D.C. Employment was terminated on 
December 8/ 1967/ by reason of expiration of appointment. 

He was employed on March 22/ 1968/ as a consultant 
(intermittent) with the National Foundation of the Arts and 


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Humanities at Austin, Texas. Employment was terminated on 
March 21, 1970, by reason of expiration of appointment. 

He was not granted a security clearance. 

His date and place of birth were shown as August 15 
1926, at San Antonio, Texas. 



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Date; 


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Offk«: .BALTIMORE 


AUGUST 22, 1983 


FWd ni* I: 16 lB-706 0 


B«r*o« Fil« #i 


Title: 


JOHN ROBERT SILBER 




Chorocter: 


Synopsis; 


SPECIAL INQUIRY 
'N. Forpierf 


advised that 


^the appointjeev dismisseci as Lean or the college Gx/Arts and 
.^Sciences at^niverslty of Texas at Austin Texas as a result of 



at^Jp[niverslty 

^a "straightforward power struggle over tl^e control of the 
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recommended the appointee for government employment. 


highly 


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Xof Texas at Austin, Texas (UTAT) . He advised that the appoint/e'>W 
dismissal as Dean was caused by a confrontation between the ^ 

majority of the faculty and the administration of the college. 

■He said this confrontation was over the splitting of the 
university into three separate colleges . The faculty on 
several occasions during January to March of 1970 voted against 
this split. The appointee was the leader of the faculty and 
carried this decision to the Chancellor and Board of Regents 
of the College. He advised that the Chancellor and the Board 
of Regents decided to split the college over the objection 
of the majority of the faculty members. When this split 
occurred, the appointee's position as Dean was abolished. 

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.stated that this action was a straightJ|prward power 

struggle of the control of the management and s^ucture of 
the university. ... ..(jlI.' 

Jdescrlbed the a,ppo.intee as one of the most 


V .outst.anding administrative educators In the United States.. 
VHe stated that from 1971 to 1974 Vthe appoin tee was .'President 


of Boston University and that he| jworked for the 

.appointee during this period. He described the .appointee .as 
.a strong administrator who has high expectations of his 
subordinates and sets very high standards for both himself 
and those who work for him. He advised that the appointee 
is honest, trustworthy and dependable. He further advised 
■he never knew the appointee to use illegal drugs or to abuse 
alcohol. He advised he would not hesitate to give his highest 
recommendation to the appointee for a position of -trust and 
confidence with the U.S. Government. 


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RELATIVES: 

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JOHN ROBERT SILBER 


DATE 


8/23/83 


INVUTIOATIVE rSElOO 

8/12 - 18/83 


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Copy fo; 

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Date: AUgUSt 23, 1983 

FUId Office File #.1618-3087 

Titi.. JOHN ROBERT SILBER 


Office.. New Haven 


Bureau File #: 


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Charocfer: SPECIAL INQUIRY 


Synep»if Education and residence verified; employment as instructor, 

Dept, of Philosophy, Yale University, verified. 

Employment at Hull Memorial Baptist Church, Cheshire, 
Connecticut, and at Foxon Congregational Church, East 
Haven, Connecticut, as choirmaster not verified. 

Credit and arrest checks negative re appointee. 

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DETAILS; 


EDUCATION AND RESIDENCES 


On August 17, 1983, Mrs. 


Administrative 


Assistant, Archives, Yale University, wew uaven, Connecticut, 
furnished the following information from records: 


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Appointee, born August 15, 1926, at San Antonio, Texas, 
attended Yale University Graduate School in New Haven from 
September, 1949, through June, 1955. Philosophy was his course 
of study and he was conferred with a Masters Degree on June 9, 
1952, and Ph.D. on June 11, 1956. While attending Yale, appointee 
resided at 55 Wilkins Street and 64 Lake Place, in New Haven. 

He also resided at 196 Foxon Road, East Haven, and 131 Briarcliff 
Road, Hamden. 


There was no unfavorable information contained in 
appointee’s folder. There was brief mention of him attending 
Yale Divinity School in New Haven. 


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On August 18^ 1983, Mrs J ~\ Administrative 

Assistant, Registrar's Office, Graduate School, Yale University, 
320 York. Street, furnished the following information from records. 

Appointee born August 15, 1926, attended the Graduate 
School from. September , 1949, to June, 1955. His grades were 
excellent as he either received honors or high pass in each' 
course. There is nothing unfavorable contained in his file. No 
record was maintained on iclass standing. He received a Masters 
Degree on June 9, 1952, and a Doctorate Degree in Philosophy 
bn June 11, 1956. Because of the lapse of time since appointee’s 
graduation, there is no professor currently available who can 
furnish any information oh. appointee. 

On August 17, 1983, Ms. Administrative 

Assistant, Yale Divinity School, Prospect Street, New Haven, 
Connecticut, advised from records that appointee attended 
the school froih September, 1947, to May, 1948. He -completed the 
following courses and his grades are set forth: 

Old Testament History and Literature - B+ 

European Christian. History - A. 

Study of Society -- A 

Social Ethics - A: 

General Logic - A 

Ethical Theory - A 

Ms[ |, advised that there was nothing unfavorable 

in appointee^ s file. She said that there were no instructors at 
Yale Divinity School who could furnish any comments bn appointee 
because of the lapse of time since 1948. 


EMPLOYMENT 

Yale University 
New Haven, Cbnnecticut 
(1949-1955) 

On August .18, 1983, Ms 
Assistant, Philosophy Department 
advised that Professor Charles Handel, who was appointee’s advisor 
at Graduate. School, is deceased. There is no record available 
to verify appointee's position at Yale as a reader in philosophy 
or as an assistant in the Philosophy Department from 1949 to 1955. 
She did advise that it was customary for graduate students tb do 
this while pursuing their degree. She advised that possibly 
Mr. Frederick Fitch, former Director of Graduate Studies, may 
have remembered, appointee. 


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On August 18, 1983, Mr. Frederick Fitch, retired, 

307 Lawrence Street, New Haven, Connecticut, advised that he 
remembers appointee as a very fine gentleman of excellent 
character and integrity. He taught courses in the Philosophy 
Department at Yale while obtaining a Masters Degree and Doctorate 
Degree in Philosophy. He highly recommends appointee for a sensitive 
position of trust and responsibility. He is aware of the Yact 
that appointee is now the President of Boston University. 

Hull Memorial Baptist Church 
Cheshire, Connecticut 
(September, 1947 - May, 1948) 


Agent (SAl 


The following investigation was conducted by Special 


Connecticut: 


on August 15, 1983, in Cheshire, 


Reverend 



was interviewed at his Place 

Baptist Church o1 

' Cheshire . Reverend 


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Baptist Church. He has been pastor of the church only since 
1979. He also stated that the church only keeps employment 
records for its pastors, and he would be unable to furnish any 
information on appointee. 


gave the following names and addresses of 


individuals who may have known the applicant: 


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Connecticut, telenhon 


Cheshire, 


telephone [ 


telephone! 


1 Cheshire, Connecticut, 


was contacted on August 15, 1983, at his 

residence and advised that he became pastor of Hull Memorial 
Baptist Church in 1960 and that the applicant was unknown to him. . 


and 


were each contacted at their 

respective residences and advised that the applicant was unfamiliar 
to them. Each stated that it was common practice for the church 
to hire Yale' Divinity School students for position of choirmaster 
during the late 40 's and 50 's but that the applicant's name 
"did not ring a bell." 


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Foxon Congregational Church 
East Haven, Connecticut 
(September, 1950 - September, 1952) 


On August 18, 1983, Reverend] | Foxon 

Congregational Church, 1227 North High Street, East Haven, 
Connecticut, advised that he has been pastor for three years 
and cannot verify from records or personal knowledge that appointee 
was a part-time choirmaster at the church. The former pastor 
is deceased and he kn <ws of no one who could furnish any 
additional information. 


CREDIT AND ARREST 


On August 12, 1983, Sergeant] ] Records, 

New Haven Police Department, advised he could locate no arrest 
record regarding appointee or his relatives. 


On August 17, 1983, 


Consumer Inter- 
viewer, Credit Bureau of Connecticut, Inc., 71 Elm Street, New 
Haven, Connecticut, advised she could locate no files regarding 
appointee. 


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contacted at which time they advised records of their department 
were negative re John Robert Silber: 


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Records , 


Cheshire, Connecticut, Police Department 


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Records, 

East Haven, Connecticut, Police Department 




(telephonically) 


] Records, 

Hamden, Connecticut, Police Department (telephonically) 


MISCELLANEOUS 


On August 18, 1983, Mrs. 


Secretary, United 


States Attorney, District of Connecticut, New Haven, Connecticut, 
advised that she could locate no record of appointee in their indices. 


New Haven indices and elsur files negative for any record 
for appointee, close relatives, and present business establishment. 





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FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION 


R CP OR TING orricc 

PHILADELPHIA 

TITLE OF CASE 


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JOHN ROBERT SILBER 


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IN vc$rieATi ve period 


8/23/83 

REPORT made ®Y 

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CHARACTER OF CASE 


8/19/83 


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DAC 


SPECIAL INQUIRY 


REFERENCE 


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Philadelphia teletype to Burea u, 8 /19/83 


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persons interviewed. Express promises of confidentiality/ both 
limited and unlimited/ have been noted Where granted. ^^one^ 
requested cOnfidentiaiity. ^ ^ t ^ 


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Dotes -AUGUST 23, :1983 


Field Office File h 


161B-3837 


Office: -PHILADELPHIA, 

PENNSYLVANIA 

Bureov File #; 


Titles 


JOHN ROBERT SILBER 


Chofocter: SPECIAL INQUIRY 


Synopsis: 


Details; 


1 interv iewed -bV .Bureau Agent ana 

I his position as Dean, College 

of Arts and Sciences, University of Texas at Austin, TX (UTAT). 
due to appointee's -refusal to accept the decision of the 
Board of Trustees to split ,the department Into three separate 
entities and , the fact appointee appealed to outside faction 
(Texas Democratic Political -Machine) in an effo rt to stop 
the decision of the Board -of Trustees I I advised that 

iiDOtwithstanding the above described situation he considered 
appointee to bean outstanding individual , educator and 
administrator who was an outstanding American with outstanding 
character, associates, and reputation. He recommended him 
without reservation- for aniy position of trust or sensitivity 
with the U.S. Government. 

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advised he was the I I of UTAT during July. 

1970, -when the appointee was fired tfrom his ^ppsition as 
Dean of the College of -Arts andi Sciences at UTAT. 


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L explained that the fomer president of UTAT 
had recently resigned just :prior to appointee' s firing and 
that a power struggle had developed, within the university. 

He noted the appointee was the Dean of the largest college in 
the university which had about 15,500 students and that he 
appeared. to.be very popular and continually gaining strength 
within the university. The university board of trustees made 
a decision to split the College of Arts and Sciences in to 
three separate entities (<7ith a. Dean for each entity. The 
appointee adamantly disagreed and chose tO' openly oppose the 

i decision- of the Board of Trustees. 

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to accept the decision of the Board of Trustees, it was decided 
he should be removed' from his current position. The Board of 
Trustees voted to. effect the change in the College of Arts .and 
Sciences as described‘*above and the appointee then took it upon 
himself to appeal to the "Texas Democratic Political Machine"’ 
to stop the decision to break-up the College of Arts and 
Sciences. 

I Hsaid t hat as a result of this action by the 

appointe d [ called the appointee in and fired “him. 

He said the appointee then resumed his position of Full Professor 
of Philosophy until he was appointed' as president of Boston 
University. 

I B aid he considered the above situation to have 

“ -been:/pfecipitated by differences in philosophies of strong willed 
individuals within UTAT and did not see the conflict as any 
personal or private vendetta. He ;said the appointee lost 
the .power struggle because the Board of Trustees to whom the 
welfare and progress^of the university was entrusted exercised 
i their collective-fprerogatiye of charting the -course for the 
administration of tlhe~ coileges within the university. 

I the appointee 

as descriWd above, he haa:, the-. highest regara tor nim as an 
individual, educator, and ’administrator., He described the 
r appointee as an outstanding intellectual who wasvtough^ minded, 
fair, honest, outspoken,, unafraid and- uhtiring in his pursuit 
of better things ‘for *the ‘people of the United States, and' the world. 




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I I said he felt the best thing that ever happened 

to Boston University was when they hired the appointee to be 
president of that institution, 

said he knew of absolutely nothing unfavorable 

concerning the appointee# considered him to be an outstanding 
American with outstanding character, associates, and' reputation 
and' recommended him without reservation for any position of 
^ trust or sensitivity with the U.S. Government. 


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THE APPOINTEE FOR APPROXI- 


MATELY EIGHT OR NINE YEARS. 


RELATED THAT HE AND 


APPOINTEE INITIALLY BECAME ACQUAINTED AS BOTH WERE VERY ACTIVE 


IN CIVIC-RELATED AFFAIRS IN THE BOSTON AREA A NUMBER OF YEARS 


AGO. SINCE THAT TIME 


AND APPOINTEE HAVE DEVELOPED 


A CLOSE SOCIAL RELATIONSHIP; HE HAS COME TO REGARD THE APPLICANT 


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INDIVIDUAL WHO IS A GREAT ASSET TO THIS COUNTRY. THE APPLICANT 
WAS SAID TO BE VERY ABLE AND "ONE OF THE BRIGHTEST AND f«)ST 


ASTUTE PEOPLE" THAT 



HAS KNOWN. 



REGARDS APPLICANT 


AS BEING A DYNAMIC PERSON, A VERY POSITIVE-THINKING HUMAN BEING, 
AND A PERSON WHO WILL MAKE A TREMENDOUS CONTRIBUTION TO THE 


POSITION FOR WHICH HE IS BEING APPOINTED. 



ADVISED THAT 


THE APPOINTEE HAS AN IMPECCABLE CHARACTER AND IS AN OUTSTANDING 
LEADER WHO SAYS WHAT HE THINKS "WITH ELOQUENCE AND FACTS." THE 
APPOINTEE IS A LOYAL AMERICAN WHO DOES NOT USE DRUGS OR ABUSE 


ALCOHOL. 



ADVISP THAT APPLICANT IS "VERY VISIBLE" AND 


HAS ABSOLUTELY NOTHING TO HIDE. APPLICANT WAS SAID TO BE AN 
EXCELLENT FAMILY MAN WHO GETS ALONG VERY WELL WITH OTHERS AND 
WHO THRIVES ON CONTROVERSY AND STRESSFUL SITUATIONS. THE AP- 
POINTEE IS EXTREMELY THOROUGH AND AN INDIVIDUAL WHO IS WELL- 
PREPARED AND WHO DOES HIS HOMEWORK PRIOR TO UNDERTAKING A PROJECT. 
HE IS A QUALITY PERSON AND "AN ASSET TO EVER YO NE . " | 
enthusiastically recommended appointee for THE POSITION WHICH 
HE IS BEING CONSIDERED. 


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THE INDIVIDUAL CONTACTED WAS APPRISED OF THE PROVISIONS 
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ALBANY indices NEGATIVE REGARDING APPOINTEE AND ALL CLOSE 
relatives LISTED IN REF.TEL. 

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SUPPORT SERVICES AIDE. 




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LISTED ON'^RE TELETYPE WITH EXCEPTION OF WILLIAM R. WALSH AND 
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SILBER WAS EMPLOYED BY THE BUREAU OF CENSUS AND NATIONAL 
FOUNDATION OF THE ARTS AND HUMANITIES. EMPLOYMENTS WERE TERMINATED 
BY REASONS OF TERMINATION AND EXPIRATION OF APPOINTMENTS. 

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FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION 


TITLE OF CASE 


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JOHN ROBERT SILBER 


RtPORTING O^FICC 

ornce op origin 

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WASHINGTON FIELD 

BUREAU 

8/24/83 

8/10/83 - 8/24/83 


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UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE 

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Report of: 

Do.*, AUGUST 24, 1983 


Office WASBIMGTOH, D.C. 


Field Office File h 161*16915 

Title, JOHN ROBERT SIIAER 


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ChoroCer: SPECIAL IMQUIRV 


Synopsis: Ho tecord was located for Silber in the files of the Record > 
Office/ flhite House Office* X)epartment of Comaerce OXG and 
security no record* Ho record was located for Silber through 
checks with Washington/ X>.C«/ area local law enforceiBent a* 
g^cies* Ho reo>rd was located at the U*S* Secret Service* 


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on August 15, 1983, ' revealed the* followpig 


record concerning John -Robert Silber: 

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National' -Bipazrtisetn- Conaaission on Central America* 


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Departxi^nt o^ Commerce and was advised that no identifiable 
record could be located regarding the appointee , John Robert 
Silber. 


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Law Enforcement cc»aputer (WALES) and it was determined that no 
record was JLocated for MPD concerning the appointee. 

If is to be noted that at all times an indefinite 
nxunb^ of unidentified records may not be in the computer and 
not available for review. 

on 8/15/83/ SC | . . _ | ^^Qt;ermined that no 

recordOas contained in the Department of Transi>ortation/ Bureau 
of Motor Vehicle Services/ Government of the district of Colximbia 
files concexrning the appointee. 


on 8/16/83/ SCF 
of the United States Pajck Po 
or traffic record could be 1 

Miscellaneous 


searched the files 
and no identifiable adult criminal 
d regarding the appointee. 


S ^ I caused a search to be made of the files 
of the U. S. Secret Sexnrice/ Bepartm^t of the Treasury/ and was ad- 
vised on 8/24/83/ that ho record was found concerning the appointee. 










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JOHN ROBERtWiEBER - SPECIaL INQUIRY, BuDED,: AUGUST 

ADMINISTRATIVE: aLL. PERSONS INTERVIEWED WERE APPRISED 

OF. THE PROVISIONS OF THE PRIVaCY aCT aND W REQUESTS FOR 
confidentiality were RECEIVED. 

UNLESS OTHERWISE NOTED, ALL INDIVIDUALS INTERVIEWED 
DuRIfiG THE COURSE OF THIS INVESTIGATION CO ^iMEN TED FAVORABLY 

regarding aRRgiryee'S .character, reputation, associates, 

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BIRTH: ARPOIi^TEE'S DaTE aND PLaCE OF BIRTH AS AUGUST 

1926 , IN SaN aNTONIO, TEXaS, VERIFIED aT THE SaN aNTONIO BUREAU OF 

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EDUCATION; APPOINTEE’S GBaDUaTION FROM TRINITY UNIVERSITY, 
SaN ANTONIO, TEXaS, IN 194? VERIFIED. APPOINTEE GRANTED A 
bachelor of a'HTS DEGREE - SuMMa CuM LAUD'S. RECORD FURTHER 
REFLECTS APPOINTEE RECEIVED A MaSTER OF aHTS - PHILOSOPHY 
FROM YaLE university in i95£. APPOINTEE’S RECORD aT TRINITY 
UNIVERSITY contains NO DEROGATORY I NFORJ^aTION . APPOINTEE’S 
attendance aT the university of TEXaS, AUSTIN, TEXaS, IN 
1949 VERIFIED. NO DEROGATORY INFORMATION CONTAINED IN 
APPOINTEE’S RECORD. 

EMPLOYffiNT; APPOINTEE’S EMPLOYMENT aT THE UNIVERSITY 
OF TEXAS, AUSTIN, TEXaS, FROM SEPTE^BER, l955, UNTIL SEPTEMBER, 
l5^1» AS aN assistant PROFESSOR} FROM SEPTEMBER, l96i, UNTIL 
^PTEMBER, 1962, AS aN aSSOCIaTE PROFESSOR; FROM SEPTEmER, 

1962, until NOVEMBER 30, 196?, AS A PU^B PROFESSOR aND CHAIRMAN 
OF THE PHILOSOPHY DEPARTMENT; FROM NOVEf-SER 30, 196?, UNTIL 
AUGUST 11, 1970, AS DEaN OF THE COLLEGE OF ARTS aND SCIENCES; 

AND FROM august U, iSyO, UNTIL JANUARY 3l, i971, AS A PROFESSOR 
OF PHILOSOPHY VERIFIED THROUGH PERSONNEL RECORDS. THE, RECORD 
reflects that appointee was fired as DEaN of the COLLEGE 
(F arts aND sciences on august 11, 1967, AND CONTINUED HIS 






PAGfE' THREE Sa I 61 B- 12 W UNCLaS E F T 0 W 

EMPLOYMENT aS A PROFESSOR UNTIL JaNUARV 3l, 1^71, WHEN HE 
RESIGNED. THE aPROINTEE’S FILE INDICATES HE IS ELIGIBLE 

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FOR REEMPLOYMENT. RECORDS FURTHER REFLECT TKaT APPOINTEE 
VAS granted a LEaVE of absence from SEPTEMBER, 1S59, TO 
SEPTEMBER, iD60, FOR THE P IMPOSE OF STUDYING IN BONN, WEST GERMANY, 
UNDER A FULLS RIGHT RESEARCH GRaNT. ALSO, A LEAVE aAS GRANTED 

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FROM SEPTEFBER, 1963, THROUGH SEPTEMBER, 1964, WHEN APPOINTEE 
RECEIVED A GUGGENHEIM FELLOWSHIP FOR STUDY AT KINGS COLLEGE, 


LONDON, ENGLAND 



COLLEGE OF 


liberal arts, university of TEXAS, AUSTIN, TEXAS, AND 

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I college of liberal 

arts, university of TEXaS, AUSTIN, TEXaS, INTERVIEWED AND 
HIGHLY RECOMMENDED APPLICANT. BOTH ADVISE APPOINTEE WAS FIRED 
AS dean of THE COLLEGE OF aRTS aND SCIENCES DuE TO A DISAGREEMENT 
BETWEEN HIFJSELF aND FRaNk ERwIN (DECEASED), THEN CHaIR^N 
OF THE UNIVERSITY’S board OF REGENTS. ERylN WANTED TO , 

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SPLIT THE COLLEGE OF aRTS aND SCIENCES INTO .TWO SEPaRaTE 
SCHOOLS, appointee OPPOSED THIS SPLIT, WHICH DID TakE PLaCE, 
and as a consequence, appointee was FIRED AS DEAN BUT REMAINED 

. at the university as a Pull professor. 









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criminal CHECKS; NO (^RRESl RECORD LOCATED aT AUSTIN 
OR SaN aNTONIO, TEXaS, for appointee or APPOINTEE’S RELATIVES. 

UNITED states ATTORNEY CHECKS; NO RECORD LOCATED FOR 
APPOINTEE IN criminal OR CIVIL FILES OF THE UNITED STATES 
ATTORNEY’S OFFICE, WESTERN DISTRICT OF TEXAS. 

newspaper MORGUES; THE LIBRaRY OF THE AUSTIN AMERICAN 

statesman contained Various articles regarding appointee 
V iHICH contained SIOGRaPHICaL DaTa» and reported BOTH HIS 

APPOINTMENT aS REaN OF THE COLLEGE OF aRTS AND SCIENCES aT THE 

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UNIVERSITY OF TEXaS, aND THE FaCT HE WAS FIRED IN 1970. OTHER 

articles Have reference to a dispute appointee was having 
at boston university, boston, Massachusetts, no derogatory 
information waS located in THIS FILE. 


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Dear )lr. fieldingt 

In aooordanoe with a request iron you on August 8, li 
an inyeetigation has been conducted concerning Dr. John Bobert 

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SUBJECT: FBI Investigations 


Subject's Naoe SILBER, JOHN ROBERT 
Date of ’Birth Aug. 15, 1926 


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(SSN 464-28^^^0) l^hi 


Place of Birth Antonio, TX 


Present Address Carlton Street, Brookline, Massachusetts 02146 



Limited Update 


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White House Staff Position 

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i^Senate Confirmation 


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SF 87, Fingerprint Card' 


SF 86 , Stqpplement 


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PLEASE EXPEDITE 


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Current position; 


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147 Bay Street Road 
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SF 87, Fingerprint Card 

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NOTE: Previous investigation 8/29/83. 


Current position: 

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EXPANDED NAMB GgRCK; 

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United States Attorneys' Offices and 
central files at PBI headquarters and 
In appropriate field offices, including 
the files of the Identification Division 
and appropriate computoi; data 'bases, 
contain no Information or no additional 
pertinent information Identifiable with 
the subject of this inquiry based o 
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INDIVIDUAL IN WHOM YOU ARE 
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all close relatives. It is requested that the results of your 
checks, positive or negative, be indicated in the spaces provided 
below, and relayed to the Special Inquiry Unit (SPIN), Room 5161, 
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investigation of the above-captioned subject, who is being 
considered for an unspecified Presidential appointment. The 
indicated unit is requested to check appropriate indices based 
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all close relatives.. It is requested that the results of your 
checks, positive or negative, be indicated in the spaces provided 
below, and relayed to the Special Inquiry Unit (SPIN), Room 5161, 
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indicated unit is requested to check appropriate indices based 
upon available information concerning subject, employment, and 
all close relatives. It is requested that the results of your 
checks, positive or negative, be indicated in the spaces provided 
below, and relayed to the Special Inquiry Unit (SPIN), Room 5161, 
TL 233, via routing slip marked "Urgent”, on or before Buded. 

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all close relatives. It is requested that the results of your 
checks, positive or negative, be indicated in the spaces provided 
below, and relayed to the Special Inquiry Unit (SPIN), Room 5161, 
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THE REST THAT CAN RE CRT AIN ED WITH A mEmO STAPLED TO THE CARD EXPLAININO ThE OR. 
CUmSTANCES. 

I, EXAMINE: THE completed PRINTS TO SEE If THEY CAN RE CLASStflED, REARinCIN MIND THAT 
MOST fINOERPRiNTS fALL INTO THE PATTERNS SHOWN ON THIS CARD MOTHER PATTERNS OCCUR 
tNf REOUENTLY AND ARE NOT SHOWN HEREX 


PRINT A flNCER« MAKC A notation 


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THIS CARO FOR USf BY: 

t LAW EnPORCEmEnT ACEnCiES W PinCERPRINTINO APPLI- 
CANTS POR LAW EnPORCEmEnT POSiTtONS.* 

2. OPPIOALS OP state and LOCAL COvERnmEnTS POR KlR- 
POSES OP Employment, ucensino, anO permits, as auThOR-t 
I2EO EY state statutes AND APPROVED EY THE ATTORNEY 
OEnERAL OP the united STATES.' LOCAL AND COUNTY QRPr- 
nances, UNLESS SPECiPt CALLY EASEO ON APPLtCA&LE STATE 
statutes DO NOT SaTiSPY THl"^ REOUREmENT. * 

X U S.^ OOYERNmENT AOENOES AND OTHER ENTITIES RCr 
QUIRED EY PEDERAL LAW. ” 

4. CPPlOALS QP pederally ChaRTEREOQRINSUREO EANK- 
INC INSTITUTIONS TO PROMOTE OR MAINTAIN THE SECURITY 
CP THOSE institutions. 

INSTRUCTIONS: 

•L PRINTS MUST PiRSt EC CHEClj^ED THROUGH ThE aPPRO^ 
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PINCERPRINTS POR WHICH NO DISOU A UPY INC RECORD HAS 
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SEARCH. 

2r privacy act OP 1^74 <P.t..^X$7^> REOWRES THAT PEO- 
ERal, state, or LOCAL ACENCIES INPORm INDIVIDUALS 

whose social security NUmEER is REOUESTEO whether 
SUCH disclosure' IS mandatory .pR voluntary, easis op 
authority POR such SOLlClT>fp»^ ANO USES WMCM WILL 
eeEadecpit, 

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IN SPACE TEmPLOYER and ADDRESS", ThT COnTRIEUTOR ts' 

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CARD TO the pel, 

4 .' PEI NUmEER, ip KNOwn/SHCULO ALWAYS EC PuRNtSHEO 
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passport ND (PP), alien registration Na <aR), port S€< 
CURITY Card no. (PSL selective SERVICE NO. <SS>, veter- 
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INDIVIDUAL IK WHOM YOU ARE 
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OCTOBER 17, 1984 WITHOUT FAIL. 



SgR , SPECIAL INQUIRY-EXPAfDED NAME CHECK^^DED-: 

Genera! App!®tSspin Room 5155 
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RE BUREAU TEL OCTOBER .10, 1984. 

ON OCTOBER 16, 1984 THE 'GENERAL OFFICE INDICES A® THE ELSUR 


INDICES OF THE BOSTON DIVISION WERE SEARCHED BY JA 


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APPOINTEE BASED ON INFORMATION SET FORTH IN RETEL . 


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NO IDENTIFIABLE RECORD OBTAINED. 


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search to be made o£ ^he.^nding khijy?0S6d cases ot«Ithe Civil 
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Courthouse, and was a^SZi^ctTbyH^ije following individuals that no 
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REFERENCE BUREAU TELETYPE TO BOSTON DATED OCTOBER 10, 1984. 


ON OCTOBER 17, 1984, 



RECORD CLERK, UNITED 


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the BackgrwivS Of West Vibrt:lnm*s *Bourbcm De- 
mocracy V West Virgini<i. HUtory %Z (July WtK 
MermorUiX A^resses» pp. 45-5. 

*lc>uls R. Barlajn. “Booker T. Wsuihjngtott %M 
‘ the Kanawha Valley, Xe75-IS7y* West Virirtnia His- 
tOTTf tjanuary 1572): 155-7; Charles H. Amhkr 
ana Festus P. Summers. West Vir^iinic: TV Mou%- 
Uix% Stdte (Englewood Cliffs. New Jersey, 1^55). pp. 
20$. 505. 

• Memorial Addresses^ pp. 102-5. 

•H. Wajme Morgan, From Haves to UeKifdeyt 
HationaX Party FcXitics, t$77-im (Syracuse. New 
York. 1050 >, pp. 251-4. 

’Jifmortef Addresses, p. 105: .CongressiorvaX 
Record, 40th Congress, 1st sess., pp. 2528-37, 

•Gerald Wayne Smith, “West Virginia Congres- 
sional OpiiUon on the Tariff, 1$$5-1$$5” West Vtr^ 
ffinia HUtory 25 (October 1081 ): 52-4 and (January 
1052): 11$: Congressional Record, 50th Congress; 
1st sess., pp. 000-5: West Virginia House of Dele- 
gates, Journal (1$$0); 5$: John Alexander Wiaums, 
“New York's First Senator From West Virginia: 
How Stephen B. Elkins Found a New PoliUcaJ 
Home,*' West Virginia HUtory 51 (October 1059): 

• JHemorial Addresses, p. 0. 

Washington Star, January 11, 1895. 

*<Nea Shaw Penn, “Hexiry D. Hatfield and 
Reform Politics: A Study of West Virginia's Politics 
From 190$ to 1917,” Ph.D. dlsserUtlon, Emory Un^ 
versity, 1975, pp. 1-4. 

»» <^olyn Karr. “A Politica] Biography of Henry 
Hatfield.** West Virginia HUtory 2$ (October 1955X 
57. 

'*Charieeton Gaeette, October 24, 1952. 

*• Karr, “A Political Biography/' p. 57. 

^•Ibid.. ppw 55-42: Pena “Henry D. HUfieWL** 
chapters 1 and 2. 

**Karr, “A Political Biography.'' p. 45-5; Pena 
“Henry D. Hatfield," pp. X$5-5: David A. Corgla 
ti/e. Work and Rebellion in the Coal Fields: The 
Southern Weet Virginia Miners, fW-f92J(Urbana, 
lUinois, 19$lk pp. 97-9. 

Carolyn Karr. “A Political Biography of Henry 
D. Hatfield /Part XI/," West Virginia HUtory 2$ 
(January 1977X 145. 

••Ibid., PP. 151-$; Pena “Hexvy D. Hatfield." 
chapters 5 snd 7. 

»• Karr. “A Political Biography /Part XI/," p. 15$. 

•• Pena “Henry XX Hatfield." p. 4$9. 

•» Karr, "A Political Biography /Part XI/." p. 159. 

••XbML.p.l50. 

••Ibid., P.155. 

«• Ibi-t. P.154. 

••Ibid., P.155. 

•• Ibid, p. 155; Pena “Henry XX HatrjeXd." p, 4$$. 

Karr. “A Political Biography /Part II/." p. 157, 

**Heic York Times, October 24. 1952; Charleston 
Gaeette, October 24, 1952. 

Mr, BYRD, Mr, Presitient, I yield 
the Hoor, 


PROGRAM 

Mr. SIMPSON, Mr. Pre$ideDt, just 
to recap the matters for Monday, the 
Senate will convene at n a.m. Under* 
the standing order, the two leaders 
will be recognized for not to exceed 10 
minutes each. 

There is a special order in favor of 
the Senator from Wisconsin tMr. 
Proxmire) for not to exceed l$ min* 
ut^ to be followed by. a special order 
for the Senator from Alabama tMr. 
Hefun) for not to exceed 15 minutes. 
Following the execution of these 
special orders, there will be a period 
for the transaction of routine morning 
business not to extend beyond the 
hour of 11:45 a.m„ with Senators per- 
mitted to speak therein for not to 
exceed 5 minutes each. ' 

Following routine morning business, 
the Senate will resume consideration 
of S, 1714, the 1985 farm bill. Votes 


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Sion, 


ADJOURNMENT UNTIL MONDAY, 
OCTOBER 28. 1985, AT 11 A,M. 

The PRESIDING OFFICER. Under 
the previous order, the Senate stands 
in adjournment until 11 a.m„ Monday, 
October 28, 1985, 

Thereupon, at 5:43 p.m., the Senate 
adjourned until Monday, October 28, 
1985, at 11 a.m. 

NOMINATIONS 

Executive nominations received by 
the Senate October 25, 1985: 

Dry AtTMCNT OF JoSTXCC 

John R. Bolton, of Virginia, to be an As- 
sistant Attorney General, vice Robert A, 
McConnell, resigned. ^ < 

In XHt Navy 

The following-named officer to be placed/ 
on the retired list in the grade IndikAted 
under the provisions of title 10, United 
States Code, section 1370: 

7*0 be cdyniraX 

A<Jm, Wesley U McX»nald. 579-24*4$S4/ 
1310, US. Navy, 

The followtng-named officer, under the 
provisions of title 10. United States Code, 
section 501, to be as^gned to a position of 
importance and responsibility designated by 
the President under title 10. United States 
Code, section 001: 

* To be ptce admiral 

Vice Adm. Kendall E, Moranville, 493-34- 
4$90/1310,US.Na\y, ^ 

CONFIRMATIONS 

Executive nominations confirmed by 
the Senate October 25, 1985: 

NaTXONAX. COVNCIt ON THE HANPZCAmP 
John S. Ertheinu of California, to be a 
member of the National Council on the 
Handicapped for a term expiring September 
17. 1937. 

Secvxities anp Exchancz Commission 

Joseph A, Grundfest, of the District of 
Columbia, to be a member, of the Securities 
and Exchange Commission for the term ex- 
piring June 5. 1990. 

Dcfaktment or State 
N atale Bellocchl. of New York, a career 
member of the Senior Foreign Service, class 
of Minister-Counselor, to be Ambassador 
Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the 
Urdted StaUs of America to the RepuWic of 
Botswana, 

Michael Sotirhos, of the District of Co- 
lumbia. to be Ambassador Extraordinary 
and Plenipotentiary of the United States of 
America to Jamaica. 

Clyde D. Taylor, a Maryland, a career 
member of the Senior Foreign Service, class 
of Minister-Counselor, to be Ambassador 
Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the 
United States of America to the Rejmblic of 
Paraguay. 

Robert O, Houdek. of Illinois, a career 
member of the Senior Foreign Service, class 
of Minister-Counselor, to be Ambassador 
Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the 
United States of America to the Republic of 
Uganda. 


Malcolm Richard Wilkey, of Texas, to be 
Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipoten- 
tiary of the United States of America to the 
Oriental Republic of Uruguay. 

Richard Schifter, of Maryland, to be As- 
sistant Secretary of State for Human Rights 
and Humanitarian Affairs. 

Unxtep Nations 

Adele Langston Rogers, of Maryland, to 
be an Alternate Representative of the 
United States of Amerk» to the 40th session 
of the General Assembly of the United Na- 
tions. 

Executive Office of the Peesipent 

The following-named persw to be mem* 
bers of the Advisory Board for Radio Broad- 
casting to Cuba for the terms indicated: 

For a term of 2 years: 

Jose Luis RodrlQuez, of Florida. 

For terms of 3 years: 

Jos^h Francis Glennoa of Florida, 

Danford L Sawyer, Jr., of Florida. 

Midge Decter, of New York, to be a 
member of the Advisory Board for Radio 
Broadcast^ to Cuba for a term of 1 year, 
j John R.^lber* oLMassachusetts, to be a 
u te mb e r t il U It ?"AU v1sory ’Board for Radio 
Broadcasting to Cuba for a term of 1 year. 

Antonio Navarro, of New York, to be a 
member of the Advisory Board for Radio 
Broadcasting to Cuba for a term of 3 years, 

U.S. iNTEXtNATIONAt DCVXXOFMENT 

OOOFiatATZON AOENCY 

Dwight A. Ink, of Maryland, to be an As- 
sistant Administrator of the Agency for 
International Development. 

Defaxctment or Lasoe 

Dennis Eugene Whitfield, of Virginia, to 
be Under Secretary of Labor. 

Feperap Mine Safety anp Health Review 
, Commission 

Joyce A. Doyle, of New York, to be a 
member of the Federal Mine Safety and 
Health Review Commission for the rem^ln»> 
der of the term expiring August 39, 193^ 

Secunzties Investoe Peotection/;^Q j 
COEFOEATXON ' * Kx 

Roger A. Yurchuck, of Ohite, to be a birec-' 
tor of Securities Investor Protection COipo^ 
ration for a term expiring December 3l7 
1937, 

The above nominations were approved 
subject to the nominees’ commitment to re- 
spond to reQuests ^^^^ ^ ^and testify 

H. Silberman. of the Distri^c^f 
Columbia, to be U.S. district judge for the 

John to be 

U.S. (iistrict 

of Calif egnia, 1 

Lyle ]dstli||bfTeb4i88 tel be U.S. cir* 
cult jud» f"ine district of Nebraska. 


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cult jud» f"ine district of Nebraska. 

Jose Avtcmio FUste, of PuertolRico. to be 
UJ5. circlit Judge Puerto 

RlchardHjSu^Tof South X>akota. to be 
UJS. circuit Judge for the district of South 
Dakota. 

Defaetment of Justice 

Roy C, Hayes, Jr., of Michigan, to be UI5. 
attorney for the eastern dlstxi^.of Michigan 
for the term of 4 years. 

Donald R. Brookshler, of Illinois, to be 
U.S. Marshal for the southern district of H* 
Iln<^ for the term of 4 years. 


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National Bipartisan Commission on 
Central America 

Appointment of the Chairman and 
Members. July 19, 1983 

The President today announced his inten- 
tion to appoint the following individuals to 
be members of the National Bipartisan 
Commission on Central America: 

Dr^ Henry Kissinger, Chairman of the Commis- 
ak>n. New York, N.Y. 

Nicholas F. Brady, managing director^ Dillon 
Read & Ca, Inc., Fax Hills, NJ. 

Henry C. Cisneros, mayor, San Antonio^ Tex^ 

William F, Clements, Jr., former Governor of 
Texas, Dallas, Tex. 

, Dr. Carlos F, DiazAlejandro, professor of eco- 
nomics, Yale University, New Haven, Conn^ 

Wilson S. Johnson, president. National Feder- 
ation of' Independent Business, San Matecv 
Calif .V 

Lane Kirkland,* president, AFL-CIO, Washing- 
ton, D.C, 

Dr. Richard M. Scammon, political scientist, 
Chevy Q^se, M<L 

Boston University, 

Fotter Stewart, Associate Justice, Supreme Court 
of the United States (Retir^)t Washingt^ 
D.C 

AmbtMsador Robert S Strauss, attorr^ at law, 
Washingt^, D.C 

William B. Walsh, president. Project Hope, Be- 
thesda, Md. 

The President's Repr^ntative to the 
Commission will be: 

Ambassador Jeane /. Kirkpatrick, United States 
Representative to the. United Nations. 

'l^e Commission is bipartisan, with no 
m^e that 7 of its 12 members from, the 
same political party. In addition to the 
above, there will Senior Counselors des- 
ignated by the President, They will include 
two Democrats recommended; by the 
Speaker and two Republicans recommend- 
ed by the minority leader from the House 
of Representatives, and two Republicans 
recommended by the majority leader and 
two Democrats recommended by the mi- 
nority leader from the United States Senate. 




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NAME OF EMPLOYER (Ftrm or Mfncy) 
AND SUPERVISOR <>u// ns mo, if 

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Boston diversity \Jy 


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TYPE OF WORK 


REASON FOR LEAVING 


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■1949 Suittsoier 
.1948 Summer 


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University of Texas at A 1 st in, TX 
Austin 

— Assistant Professor, .Deiartment of Philosophy, 1955-59 
--Associate Professor, Peiartmant of Philosophy, 1959-62 
*~Chairman, Department of Philosophy :1962-67 
--Dean,. College of Arts a id Sciences, 1967-70 
—University Professor in Arts and- Letters, 19.67-70 


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--Reader in 'Philosophy, T apartment of Philosophy, 1949-5i'*7 t vii ? 
--Assistant ?in .Instructic n. Dept, of .Philosophy, ,1951-52 ly u 
—Instructor, Department of Philosophy 1952-55 

Census Enumerator for the 'Bureau of Census - Retail Bureau, 

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Germany 

Belgium 

Greece 

Netherlands 

Bermuda 

Switzerland 

Switzerland 

Belgium 

Germany 



Date left USA 

Date returned USA 

Purpose 

July 1983 

September 1984 

Guggenheim Fellowship, 
Kings College, sight- 
seeing. 

July. 1965 

Annual visits 

September 1965 
since ,1971 

To inspect Overseas 
Graduate Programs of 
Boston University and 
attend June Commencements 

Sept 27, 1972 

Sept 30, 1972 

Canadian-U . S . Educators 
Conference, Institute of 
International Education 

April 4, 1974 

April .10, 1974 

To Mainz to attend the 
International Kant 
Conference 

Dec 8, 1974 

Dec 9, 1974 

Montreal. Eastern 
Association of College 
and University Business 
Of f icers annual . meeting . 

Feb .10, .1975 

Feb ;13, 1975 

Hamburg. Boston Univer- 
sity Institute of Music 
Theatre dedication. 

Sept 17, 1975 

Sept 26, 1975 

Brussels. Boston 
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Aug 6, 1976 

Aug 14, 1976 

Athens. Boston Univer- 
sity Summer Classics 
Program 

Jan 14, 1978 

Jan 27, 1978 

Conference oh Higher 
Education 

May 25, 1978 

May 27, 1978 

Massachusetts Bankers 
Association,. Senior 
Management . Seminar 

Nov 9, 197'8 

Nov 18, 1978 

Geneva. European Council 
of International' Schools 

April 29, 1980 

May 6, 1980 

Biel. Kant Colloquium 

Feb 6, .1981 

Feb 12, 1981 

Brussels. Boston Univer- 
sity Commencement 

Apr 3, 1981 

Apr 12, .1981 

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Date returned USA 

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Portugal Apr 25, 1981 May .5, 1981 

Traveled in Spain and Switzerland after 
conference was over. 

Third International 
Conference on the Future 
of the University. 


Genaany 

$ 

Sept 1, 1981 

Sept 7, 1981 

Bad Godesberg. Confer- 
ence under auspices of 
Konrad Adenauer 
Foundation 


Germany, Switz- 
erland, Italy,. 
France, Greece, 
and Israel 

May 30, 1982 

June 28, 1982 

Boston University 
■Commencement and travel ■ 
with family 


Japan, Korea and 
Hong Kong 

Sept 24, 1982 

Oct 8, 1982 

To receive an Honorary 
degree and attend 
University development 
meetings 

- 

Mexico, Venezuela 

Dec 12, 1983 

Dec 15, 1983 

To meet with political, 
economic and social 
figures in both countries 

\ 

England, Germany 
and Spain 

May 19, 1984 

June 24, 1984 

Boston Overseas 
Commencement, recruit- 
ing, discussing 
University programs 


Dominican 

Republic 

Sept 5, 1984 

Sept 9, 1984 

To address -seminar, 
"Strategic Challenges in 
Regional Security" 


Costa Rica 

Feb 17, 1985 

Sept 9, 1984 

To participate in the 
"LAC Education and 
Training Officers' 
Conference" 


Thailand, Germany Mar 6, 1985 

Mar 24, 1985 

University development 


Germany, England 

May 25, 1985 

June ^8^, 1985 

Boston University Over- 
seas Commencement 


Germany 

Sept, 26, 1985 

Sept 29, 1985 

To deliver eulogy of 
Axel Springer 

1 

Germany 

Feb 5,' 1986 

Feb 9, 1986 

To speak at the 600th 
anniversary of the 
University of Heidleberg 


Germany, Italy, 
Belgium, Great 
Britain 

June 1, 1986 

June 20, 1986 

Boston University Over- 
seas Commencement and 
travel with family 





Date left USA. Date returned USA 



EnglAnd, 

Genaany, Spain May 19, 1984 June 24, .1984 

P 


Boston Overseas Commencement , 
recruiting, discussing diversity 
programs. 


Dominican > 
Republic 

[Sept '5, 1984 

Sept 9, 1984 

To address seminar, VSfrateglc 
Challenges In Reglonalf’.Secuiity" 

Costa Rica 

Feb .17, -1985 

Feb 19, 1985 

To participate In the"lAC Education 
and Training Officers' Conference" 

lhaUand, 

Germany 

Mar 6, 1985 

March 24, 1985 

University development 

Germany , 
England 

.May 25, 1985 

June 8, 1985 

i 

To attend Boston University 
Overseas Commencement 

Germany 

Sept 26, 1985 

Sept 29, 1985 

To deliver eulogy of Axel Springer 

Germany , 

iFeb 5, 1986^ * 

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lFeb'9, 1986 

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To speak at the 600th anniversary 
•of the University of Heldleberg 

0 tC ju I. 

Attend Boston University Overseas 

Germany, Italy, 

June 1, 1986 

June 20, 1986 


Belgium, Great Commencement and travel with 


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Battle Between Regents and Faculty Rocks University of Texas 


By RODLRT RKINHOLD 

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AUSTIN* Tex., Au$« IS“T^>cj[ 
UnivcfMiy of Tc\a< Is sirug-» 
gling to regAin its fooling inj 
the afternuih of an internal 
battle marked by a bitterness 
that has shocks even $ea« 
soned campus observers^ 

The battle has seen the ah 
most complete turnover (to 
some* a political purge carried 
out by conservative regents) of 
the school's top administrators; 
th^phttlng up of the Collegei 
c^Brts and Sciences* the 
au^t dismissal of its nation- 
ally respected dean and threats 
of resignation by many top 
professors. 

•Tve never seen such low, 
hard-knuckled old Boston ward 
politics as here.** said one sen 
ior professor. “This is the worst 
I've seen in the* academic 
world.** Another said, *There*s 
terror In the air.** 

For two weeks, the Texas 
campus has reverberated with 
charges of political Interfer- 
ence by the regents* who are 
political appointees. 

• Other Clashes 

'The situation reflects grow- 
ing difficulties on the campuses 
of^ public universities in many 
states, including California and 
C^H|do* where, politically ap- 
p<^Bl or elected regents have 
clasned with the faculty and 
staff over educational and ad- 
ministrative policy. 

Ohe Texas story has all the 
elements of a Greek tragedy* 
with a cast of characters mov- 
pg Inexorable toward their 
predetermined fates, 3ut man 
fear that It wilt leav«’ the un, 
versity in the backwa h of edu 
cation where It four itself in 
l^tf. when Its presio nt. Hom- 
er K Rainey* was di.^ lisscd by 
constn^ative regents \ a simi- 
lar struggle. 






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Frank C. Erwin Jr, .chair* 
man of board of regents 
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Dr* John R. Silber was dis* 
missed as dean of the Col« 
lege of Arts and Sciences. 


The chief antagonists are 
Dr. John R. Silber, the charis- 
matic and ambitious dean of 
the College of Arts and Sci- 
ences. and Frank C. Erwin Jr.,' 
chairman of the board of re- 
gents and a political frierui of 
former President, Lyndon B. 
Johnson and former Gov, John 
B. Connally Jr. of Texas. 

Dr. Silber, 44 years old to- 
day* is a Yale-educated. Texas- 
born philosopher respected as 
an expert on Kant, the 18th- 
century German metaphysical 
philosopher. Dr. Silber has been 
given much of the credit for 
raising Texas to the first rank' 
academically in many areas 
over the last three years. Until 
a year ago. he worked well 
with Mr. Erwin, who is 50., 

Just why Dr. Silber should- 
have become a target is not 
clear. He Is no radical, and has 
vacillated from dovish to 
hawkish stands on the Viet- 
nam war, “Silber talks liberal 
to liberals and conservative to 
conservatives,** one observer 
said. 

Mr. Erwin has been accused 
of trying to run the school po- 
litically. But. even many of his 
enemies concede that he has 
worked hard to Increase appro- 
priations for the university and 
to raise its stature in his seven 
years as a regent. 

Three weeks ago, on July 24. 
Dr. Silber was summarily dis- 
missed as dean by Dr. Charles 
A. LeMaistre, Mr. Erwin’s pri 
vale physician* who was recent 
ly appointed chancellor -elect 
(» the 10-campus system. Dr. 
Silber had earlier refused to re- 
sign at the request of Dr. 
Bryce Jordan, Interim president 
of the Austin campus. 


Showing nis Colors 

No reason was given. Dr. 
Jordan said only that “the In- 
terests of the University of 
Texas at Austin required It.** 
It is widely assumed here that 
the man oehind the dismissal 
was Mr. Erwin, a man who 
loves the university so much 
that he drives around in a 
Cadillac painted orange and 
white— the school colors. 

A week later, the regents 
voted, without faculty approval 
to split the 15, 000-student Col- 
lege of Arts and Sciences into 
three separate schooTs, abolish- 
ing Dr. Silber*s job. The move 
was vigorously opposed by Dr. 
Silber. 

According to Dr. Jordan, the 
split was made because the col- 
lege had become too btg and 
there was a need to “increas- 
ingly personalize the under- 
graduate experience.** Others 
say it was a maneuver to dis- 
lodge Dr. Silber. 

The events are the latest In 
a series of changes this year 
that have included the prema- 
ture retirement of Chancellor 
Harry Ransom, who had some 
time ago relinquished duties to 
Or. LeMaistre, and the depar- 
ture of Dr. Norman Hackerman. 
the president of Austin, who 
was to head Rice University in 
Houston. Both changes are gen- 
erally attributed to pressure 
from Mr. Erwni. 




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prompted the greatest unhappi- 
ness and the reasons remain 
obscure. In an Interview, Dr. 
Jordan said, “I don’t want to 
comment on the dean's dismis- 
sal other than to say It was 
an administratice decision.** 

Repeated calls to Mr, Er- 
win’s law office here were un- 
successful in locating him for 
comment. Dr, Silber, reached 
by telephone on vacation in 
Vermont, said he had been 
given no reason for his dis 
missal. 

Attributed to Success 

According to friends of Dr. 
Silber’s. his dismissal was 
rooted in his success as an ad- 
ministrator and fund-raiser. 
“This is a man who overshad- 
ows everyone on the Austin 
campus “ said one friend of the 
dean. “He Is threatening to 
every other dean, the chancel 
lor and even Frank Erwin* who 
likes to keep people under his 

control.** 

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Another source, who asked 
not to be named* maintained 
that Mr. Erwin was “a man 
who aspires to take over the 
state** and was using the uni 
versity as a political base. 

This source described the 
rapidly expanding university 
system as the s«»nd largest 
Industry in the state after oil, 
and said that millions of dol- 
lars worth of patronage and 
contracts were at stake. Dr. 
Silber was known to be a lead 
ing candidate for the pres! 
dency of the Austin campus. 

But some faculty sources con 
tended that the idea that Mr. 
Erwin and Dr. Silber were 
.locked in a power struggle was 
^a distortion. One professor 
portrayed Dr. Silber as an arro 
gant, vindictive man with as 
much ambition as Mr, Erwin, 
and who has used his position 
as dean to “buy** support for 
his own policy. 


professor said. “It Is generally 
regarded that he made out sal- 
aries accordingly. Some of the 
highest salaries were received 
by his supporters.** 

' According to one source* the 
last straw was an Incident with ' 
a new department chairman : 
who was promised substantial ] 
support by Dr. Silber. But this : 
support* the source said* was 
made coniingcr.t. on the new 
chairman's support for Dr. Sil- 
ber in his battle with the re- 
‘gents over the proposal to split ‘ 
{the college. Reportedly, the ; 
chairman compUined to the top . 
administration, and Dr. Silber \ 
was dismissed the next day. ; 

Dr. Silber says the charges \ 
about salary favoritism are . 
•'absolutely false.** As for the 
alleged pressuring of the new 
chairman* Dr. Silber said he 
had told the mrn only that he . 
could not promise the support , 
If the dean's job was abolished. . 

Whatever the real reason for j 
I Dr. S liber's dismissal, many j 
fear the chief casualty will be i 
*the university, A number of : 

professors have already said : 

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that they would be looking for| 
new jobs soon* although Dr. 
Silber has urged them to re- 
main. He himself will stay on, 

at least for a year* as a phi- 
losophy professor. 

Dr. William Arrowsmith, a 
dassicist and educational crit- 
ic, has said that “many of us 
are now doubtful that the Uni- 
versity of Texas is a desirable 
pleace to leach.** 

“The atmosphere of corrupt 
arrogance and raw, vnitgar e.x- 
erctse of power, which now 
characterizes the administra- 
tion of the uni/ersity* makes it> 


virtually certain that nothinglThe Daily Texan* the student 
of educational importance can newspaper, has decried whu It 
any, longer happen here.** he called “cut 


is reported to have told Dr. 

LeMaistre, the chancellor-elect. 
. Mr. Erwin's advice to any- 
one threatening to resign was 


cutthroat methods- by 
the regents and has rallied &a« 

hind Dr. Silber. 

Mr. Erwin has sakf that n* 
plans to resign as chairmin nf 


to “quit playing games in iheithe regents at the end of the 
newspapers and Submit hi i res- [year. Last yeaL the 
ignaiion"— a sutement that has, faculty soted, 20 to lOi, to 
annoyed many of his allies on call for his 
the ucuUy, (though only about ore-tiurd of 

While most of the 35.000 ordhe faculty voted. And Ust 
SO students are away from ihe’January, students also cv* 
campus, student reaction lojfor his ouster in a referendum, 
the dean's dismissal t^s gen-.But only about *0 per cent of 
eratlv been one of ouiragc.llhe students voted. 

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The Emperor of U.T. 

Frank C, Erwin Jr. h ihc bi^igcsi boost- 
cr the UniycrNiiy of Texas has. His Cad- 
illac is orange and while — the school 
colors — and he doles on the national- 
champion Longhorn football team. He 
K a tireless money raiser and wants nolh- 
ing less than lo make the U.T. system 
Ihc best In il)c couniry. He has no pa- 
tience wiih anyone or anything he con- 
siders damaging to his beloved alma 
mater — and since Erwin is chairman of 
the university’s board of regents, his an- 
tagonists arc automatically on red alert. 

Erwin cannot, for instance, abide 
student dissent, even the relatively bland 
variety found in the American South- 
w'cst. He is convinced that the survival 


Regent Erwin, who was appointed to 
the board by Governor John Connally in 
1963, is a rich, 50-ycar-oId Austin law- 
yer. a longtime crony of Lyndon John- 
son’s^ and a former Democratic National 
Committeeman. He is noW emperor of 
the University of Texas. His idea of a 
great university is one where teachers 
leach, students sludy and regents govern 
at his direction. His street construction of 
those views has kept him at constant 
odds with students and faculty. 

Two years ago, Erwin threw a birth- 
day parly for Governor Connally in 
the U.T. gym. When antiwar students 
outside protested the presence of Lyn- 
don Johnson, Erwin called them “a 
bunch of dirty nothin’s.” Last fall Er- 
win personally directed bulldozers in a 






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of public imiycrstiics is at stake, a feel- 
ing that many other citizens share. In 
the past four months, he has engineered 
the abrupt departures of six admin- 
istrators, including Chancellor Harry 
Ransom and President (Austin campus) 
Norman Hackerman— both of whom, 
it h thought. Were loo soft on student 
militancy to suit Erwin. The latest ca- 
sually: Dr. John R. Silber, 43, one of 
the country's leading philosophers, who 
was fired as Jean of the College of 
Arts and Sciences, though he still re- 
tains his professorship. Dean Silber was 
ousted primarily because he opposed 
the adminLiraiion's plan to split his col- 
lege into smaller schools. He was also 
a targe: because of his liberalism, ag- 
grcssiycr.c'A and potential candidacy for 
the bVf. presidency. According to one 
professor. Erwin told Silber: ’’John, you 
are the most imclligentg articulate and 
pcrsisicm man around. You scare the 
hell out of the incompetents above you.” 

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confroniniion w.ith students over the up- 
rooting of some stately oak and cy- 
press trees lo make way for expansion 
of the football stadium. He then pushed 
through a rule forbidding administrators 
lo negotiate syiih disruptive students. 
Last January a straw poll of the 32,000 
students at U-T-’s main campus in Aus- 
tin showed 80% favoring Erwin's im- 
peachment on the ground that he had 
••unwarranicdly interfered” with school 
operations. In the aftermath of Cam- 
bodia and Kent State, he refused to 
close down Ihc Austin campus: ‘Tm un- 
willing to pay taxes to support an in- 
stitution that Just turns things oyer to 
these actiyisl faculty members and stu- 
dents,” says Erwin. “Students have no 
inherent rights to attend a college or uni- 
versity, just regardless of what they do.” 
When some professors threatened lo re- 
sign over Silber’s dismissal, Erwin re- 
sponded: ”If any person employed by 
ihc-uniycrsily wishes to resign, all he 


need do is quit playing games in the 
newspapers and submit his resignation.” 

Goudy Coddy. Erwin is ha/dly a 
knee-jerk reactionary. Like many a Tex- 
as Democrat, he is coldIy'<onscrvativc 
on some inmics, vyarmly liberal on oth- 
ers. When it comes to education, he is 
z\i populist, believing that every Texas 
youngster deserves a shot at collcgc- 
Hc Is probably the best education lob- 
byist in Ihc Mate's history: U.T. ap- 
propriations have risen 175% in the 
past four years. Lieutenant Governor 
Ben Barnes keeps an aquarium in his of- 
fice and calls its most aggressive an- 
gelfish “Frank.” But many friends sec 
danger in Erwin’s hypcrcncrgclic loyally 
lo U.T. Some, for instance, refuse to 
get into his gaudy Caddy until he starts 
the engine. “They think some of those 
damned militants might plant a bomb 
on me,” he says. Then he adds, with char- 
acteristic candor: ”1 can't blame them 
for thinking that way.*’ 

In fact, there is apprehension that 
U.T. is headed for a crisis or a decline 
or both. Erw;in has called for “admin- 
istrators with more courage and back- 
bone than has been demonstrated in 
the past two or three years” Interim 
president, Bryce Jordan, is a musicologist 
(specially; the piccolo) and a hard-liner 
on campus disorder. His new chancellor 
is Dr. Charles LeMaislrc, a medical doc- 
tor who treated Erwin’s wife through a 
terminal bout with cancer. Many fac- 
ulty members agree with Classics Pro* 
fessor William Arrowsmith, who feels 
that those who now control U.T, arc “in- 
icrcsicd only in mediocrities and non- 
entities who can be counted on to carry 
out the wishes of Chairman Erwin.” 

That may be unfair. The chairman, 
who spends more than 40 hours per 
week toiling for U.T., obviously feels 
that his wishes coincide Nyilh the Uni- 
versity’s needs. Even so. he is smarting 
from widespread dissatisfaction with the 
Silber fifing. Some critics pointed out 
that as one consequence of the Silber af- 
fair. U.T. bypassed a S200,000 Ford 
Foundation grant for experimentation 
in leaching techniques — a grant that 
was lo be based in part on Silber’s dis- 
tinguished record. Key politicians have 
been silent about the firings — %o far. It 
is too early to predict whether the Amer- 
ican Association of University Profes- 
sors will censure UT. That happened 
in 1946, and few Texans welcome the 
prospect of reliying the bad old days. 

A Jovial Insipid Subject 

One of the jprcssurcs of entering 
fourth grade is an accelerated vocab- 
ulary. Most children find — and happily 
rpastcr — scores of big. new words in 
their textbooks. But for many inner- 
city children, whose parents do not use 
such words, the encounter can be ag- 
ony. Unable to cope with their books, 
the kids often giye up and quit learning. 

In St. Louis last year. School Su- 
perintendent William Koiimeycr devised 
a new method for making new words al- 
luring to 24,000 children, 68% of whom 

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representative of the Federal Bureau of Investigation bearing 
this release/ or copy thereof, within one year of its date, to 
obtain any information in your files pertaining to my educational 
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ALEXANDRIA, BALTIMORE, BOSTON, CINCINNATI, NEWARK, 

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NEW YORK, PITTSBURGH, SAN DIEGO, SAN FRANCISCO,. AND WASHINGTON 
FIELD SHOULD NOT RUC UPON COMPLETION OF THE ABOVE RECORD 
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appointee; is currently employed by boston university, 

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CARLTON STREET, BROOKLINE, MASSACHUSETTS. 

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CINCINNATI, SAN ANTONIO, TEXAS V SPOUSE, MARY KATHRYN UNDERWOOD 

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CERTAIN HE KNEW OF NO REASON NOT TO RECOMMEND SILBER FOR ANY 


presidential, appointment 


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THOUGH THE BiOARD MEET! ^4GS AND HE WAS NC" AWARE OF ANYTHING OF AN 


UNFAVORABLE NATURE REGARDING THE APPOINTEE. 


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APPOINTMENT TO ANOTHER POSITION FOR EACH AND EVERY MEMBER OF 


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PASSED'^ BACkOROUND CHECK THEY MUST MEET THE 'CRITERIA AND 
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STATED THAT SHE WAS NOT AWARE OF ANYTHING OF A 


DERSQATpRY NATURE REGARDING THE APPOINTEE AND WOULD RECOMMEND HIM 
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JOHN ROBERT STLBER 


INVeSTIOATIVe PERIOD 

7/15/87 



CHARACTER OF CA$E 


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BUREAU 7/10/87 teletype to all FBI offices. 


On 7/13/87, San Francisco General Indices were reviewed 
for any reference to the Appointee, members of his 
immediate family including wards, and for Appointee's 
reference, GEORGE HARTi With no known identifiable 
references located of a dero gatory nature. This s earch 
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family, including wards, and for the Appointee's 
reference, GEORGE HART, with no identifiable references 
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On 7/15/87, GEORGE DAViD HART , retired,, 

59 Glenwoood Avenue, Ross , , Calif ornia ,^ddvised that 
he has known Appointee for approximately ten years. 

He stated that he met Appointee when he, HART, was 
appointed as a trustee for Bo.stdn' University and 
Appointee was the President df that university. He 
added Appointee is still president of the university 
and he is still a trustee. 

He stated that Appointee is arriving al' his 
residence in Ross, California, tomorrow^ 7/16/87, from 
whence thye will proceed to the Bohemian Grove, where 
Appointee will be his guest. He stated that he had 
also had Appointee as his guest there three or four 
years ago. 

. He considereddAppointee to be a very bright 

individual and person of excellent character. He stated 
there was no question of Appointee's loyalty to the 

United States and he considered him to be a patriotic 
American. 

;He stated that he has been to numerous 


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social functions vith the Appointee and Appointee has never 
abused the use of alcohol and never • to his knowledge ever used 
drugs of abuse. 

He further stated that all of Applicant's associates 
that he has met are also persons of outstanding character. 

He said that Applicant has never displayed or exhibited 
any biases of a racial, ethnic or religious nature. He added that 
Appointee is a Texas democrat but has never shown any biases of 
which he is aware. He further added that he was not sure of 
Appointee's religious affiliation but he was sure that he was 
not Catholic and he, HART, had been invited to the wedding of 
Appointee's daughter this month at Bhe church in Boston College, 
which is a Catholic college and he assumed th§4 Appointee's 
daughter is marrying a CathSlic. HART BSLieved that this 
latter event spoke towards Appointee's lack of biases. 

He stated that Appointee has always been financially 
responsible insofar as he knows and is financially sound. 

He further stated that he knew of nothing of an adverse 
or compromising nature concerning App6±ntee. He believed him 
to be a discreet individual who could be trusted with sensitive 
of classified information, r 

HART advised that he' was aware that Apppintee travelled 
widely in his position as president of the uhii^ersity and has made 
several trips to Frankfurt, Germany in connection withi’a .contract 
the university has with fchheAir Force wherein the university 
faculty teaches Air Force personnel and award a Masters in 
Business Administration. 

HART stated that whatever "job" Appointee gets he will 
serve the oountry well. He said that Appointee is a "square- 
shooter". He said that he doesn't always agree with the President 
(df the Ufiited States) and is not a "yes" man. He stated thaty 
Appointee is known for his forthright statements and strong 
positions on diatters. He stated that for the above reasons 
the Appointee is a good man for the country in that he's not 
a "yes" man. He added that Appointee is ioyal and would maintain 
any confidences. He said that Appointee is as good a man as you 
can get for a government position. He concluded that as a citizen 
he would be glad to have Appointee in a position with the U.S. 
government and he would highly recommend Appointee for a position 
of trust and confidence with the U. S. government. 


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General Indices; 

Confidential /ELSUR Indices. 

The foll owing references were noted and reviewed by .Inves- 
tigative Assistant! j 


One reference to appointee, AQ 161-900, which infonaa^^ 
is known to the Bureau. 

No report is being submitted or further investigation 
being conducted. 





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IDENTIFIABLE WITH THE APPOINTEE OR ANY MEMBERS OF HIS IMMEDIATE FAMILY. 

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SAVANNAH, 7/11/87. 

SAVANNAH GENERAL INDICES SUPPLY TECHNICIAN 


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Title: JOHN ROBERT SILBER 


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Secret clearance dated March 18, 1981, based on a National Agency 
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JOHN ROBERT^ IL8ER, SPIN (A); BODED JULV 24, 1987 

RE BUREAU TEL TO ALEXANDRIA, ET AL, DATED JULY .10, 1987; BOSTON 
' TEL TO BUREAU, ET AL DATED 7/15/87. 

FOR INFORMATION OF RECIPIENTS, CAPTIONED APPOINTEE HAS JBEEN 
NOMINATED FOR AN UNSPECIFIED PRESIDENTIAL APPOINTMENT, WHICH 
REQUIRED SENATE CONFIRMATION. A PREV.IOUS SPIN INVESTIGATION OF THIS 
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WHOSE PRESIDENT IS JOHN E. BALL, 5203 LEESBURG PIKE, 15TH FLOOR, 

FALLS CHURCH, VA. THE PURPOSE OF NCI IS TO SUPPORT CLOSED 
CAPTIONING FOR THE HEARING IMPAIRED. 

THE FOLLOWING LEADS ARE BEING SET FORTH FOR THE BELOW LISTED 
FIELD OFFICES BY BOSTON, WHO HAS BEEN DESIGNATED AS THE PRINCIPAL 


SSAN 464-28-3640. 


INTERVIEW OF THE APPOINTEE ON 7/15/S77^VEALBD HE XS 


DIRECTOR ON THE BOARD OF SE! 


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OFJFICE FOR THIS INVESTIGATION, AS A RESULT OF THE INTERVIEW OF 

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.EXP^DITIOUSLT SO THAT BUREAU DEADLINE (JULY 24, 1987) CAN BE MET: 

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ALEXANDRIA AT FALLS CHURCH, VIRGINIA: JOHN E. BALL , 

PRESIDENT, NATIONAL CAPTIONING INSTITUTE, -5203 LEESBURG PIKE, 15TH 
FLOOR, FALLS CHURCH, VIRGINIA, TELEPHONE (703) 998-2400 (CANDIDATE 
IS A MEMBER OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS) . 

BALTIMORE AT GAITHERSBURG, MARYLAND: FRANK B. SULLIVA N, 

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DIRECTOR, NATIONAL CAPTIONING INSTITUTE, INC., (NCI), (CANDIDATE IS 
ALSO A DIRECTOR), 118 WINDBROOKE CIRCLE, GAITHERSBURG, MARYB^,. 


CHARLOTTE AT 


L NORTH CAROLINA: MR. 




NORTH 

CAROLINA, TELEPHONE I 

DR. EDWARD C. MERRILL, JR., PH.D., DIRECTOR, NATIONAL 
CAPTIONING INSTITUTE, INC. (NIC)., (CANDIDATE IS ALSO A DIRECTOR) , 
STONEWOOD, 34 SAUNOOKE ROAD, ASHVILLE, NORTH CAROLINA. 

DENVER AT DENVER, COLORADO: 

I DENVER, COLORADO (CANDIDATE IS A MEMBER OF THE 
BOARD OF TRUSTEES) , TELEPHONE NUMBEr | | , 

LOS ANGELES AT LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA: 


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DIRECTOR, NATIONAL CAPTIONING INSTITUTE, INC., ACT III 

COMMUNICATIONS, INC., 1800 CENTURY PARK EAST, SUITE 200, LOS 

ANGELES, CALIFORNIA (CANDIDATE IS ALSO A BOA^D MEMBER OF NCI). 

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EDMUND H. NORTH, DIRECTOR, NCI, 212 NORTH CARMELINA AVENUE 
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA. 


DIRECTOR, NCI, 


CALIFORNIA. 


NEWARK AT MORRISTOWN, NEW JERSEY: WARREN N. S IMINO OS., JR., 

DIRECTOR, NATIONAL CAPTIONING INSTITUTE, INC. (NCI) , (CANDIDATE IS 
ALSO A DIRECTOR), 600 ALEXANDER ROAD , SUITE 2-C, PRINCETON, NEW 
JERSEY. 


NEW HAVEN, AT HARTFORD, CONNECTICUT: | | 

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\ UNIVERSITY OF HARTFORD, WEST HARTFORD, 


CONNECTICUT, TELEPHONE NUMBER 


CENTER FOR DEMOCRACY (BUSINESS ADDRESS LOCATED IN WDC) , 

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HARTFORD, CONN., 


(CANDIDATE IS A MEMBER OF THE BOARD 


OF DIRECTORS FOR THE CENTER FOR DEMOCRACY) . 


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NEW YORK AT NEW YORK: MR. WILLIAM F. BUCKLE.Y . JR., EDITOR, 


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DR. HENRY KISSINGEJR . 435 E. 52NO STREET/ NY, NY (212) 421-8486., 

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JULIOS BARNATHAN, DIRECTOR, NATIONAL CAPTIONING INSTITUTE, INC. 
(OF WHICH candidate IS ALSO A DIRECTOR) AND PRESIDENT BROADCAST 
OPERATIONS AND ENGINEERING, CAP/ABC, 7 W. 66TH STREET, NY, NY, 


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DIRECTOR, NCI, AND 


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2ND FLOOR, NY, 


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SAN ANTONIO AT AUSTIN, TEXAS; PROFESSOR 


DEPARTMENT OF CHEMISTRY, UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS AT AUSTIN, AUSTIN, 


TEXAS , 


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DIRECTOR, NATIONAL CAPTIONING INSTITUTE, INC 


(NCI) , (CANDIDATE IS ALSO A DIRECTOR) , 


SAN ANTONIO, TEXAS. 


SAN FRANCISCO AT SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA: 


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AND DIRECTOR, NATIONAL CAPTIONING INSTITUTE (NCI) , (CANDIDATE 


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FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA. 


7TH FLOOR, SAN 


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SAVANNAH, AT SAVANNAH, GEORGIA: MR. LEONARD ADLER , PRESIDENT, 

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WASHINGTON FIELD AT WASHINGTON, D.C.: THE HONORABLE SILVIO 0. 


CONTE, 2300 RAYBURN HOUSE OFFICE BUILDING, WDC, (202) 226-5335. 

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MR. UORGE MAS CANOS A, DIRECTOR, PRESIDENTIAL ADVISORY BOARD OR 
RADIO BROADCASTING TO CUBA, 400 6TH ST., S.W., WDC, (202) 485-6312. 




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REPORTING OFFJCE 

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.. 7/20/87 

7/14/87 to 7/17/87 


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SPECIAL INQUIRY (A) 



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Membership on Board of Directors of the National 
Captioning institute .verified. 


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On July 17, 1987, Mr. JOHN BALL, President,. 
National Captioning Insitute, 5203 Leesburg Pike, Bailey 
Crossroad, Virginia, advised that the appointee has been 
a itiaxnber of the .Boaxrd of 'Dixrectors since October 8/ 1985 ^ 
;and that he is a very active member. He advised. that the 
; board members are usually appointed for a three year teirra' 
meaning* that the appointee's term will expire in October, 

1988. 


BALL advised that there is no additional or 
derogatory information' in the file pertaining to the appointee. 


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a search to 'be made *of the, .files o_f the Securtiy Office, 
-Personnel, Office of the Secretary of Defense, Room 3B346, 

The Pentagon,, and found that the- appointee was issued a 
"Top Secret" security clearance by the Office of the Secretary 
of Defense based on a full field investigation completed 
by the FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION (FBI) on* August 

8, 1983. 


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FEDETIAL BUREAU OF INVESTTGATION 


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ALEXANDRIA 


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[ California# advised that 
he has known ithe appointee less than one year; He stated 
that he saw the appointee at the last meeting of the Defense 
Policy Board which was held last week. He described the 
appointee as a .person having first rate character and integrity. 

He stated that the appointee is mentally and financially stable. 

advised that he had no knowledge or information 
that 'would- reflect negatively on the character# reputation and/or 
associates of the appointee. He advised that he knew of ho 
, alcohol abuse or drug usage on the part of the appointee. 


I ^advised that the appointee is a trustworthy 

and patriotic American citizen who is loyal to the United States. 
He stated that he would recommend the appointee for ,a .position of 
trust and confidence with the United States Government. 


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Jl REPORTING OFFICE 

OFFK^E OF ORIGIN 

DATE 

INVESTIGATIVE PERIOD 

. \ SAN ANTONIO 

BUREAU 

7/22/87 

7/20/87-7/21/87 


rriE OF CASE 


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JOHN ROBERT SILBER 



REPORT MADE BY 

saI 

CHARACTER OF CASE 


TYPED BY 

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SPIN(A) 



7/24/87 





Bureau teletype to AFO dated 7/13/87; San Antonio teletype 
to Bureau dated 7/15/87; Boston teletype to New^ork djated 7/15/87; 
Boston teletype to Bureau dated 7/17/87; and^„,^'''^'^ntonio teletype to 
New York dated 7/22/87. \ 


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All persons contacted were apprised of the provisions 
of the Privacy Act and those requesting confidentiality have been 
so noted. 

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A ;review of the following San Antonio Indices failed to reveal 
any information identifiable concerning candidate and referencesv- 

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Foims searched by I Ion 7/17/87 .1 i y 


APPROVED 


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Foims searched by | 
Genejal/Woodmur searches 


SPECIAL AGENT 

V""^ IN CHARGE 


I oh' 7/17/87 . 


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Agency 


Request Reed. 
Date Fwd. 
HowFwd. 



Notations 





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UNITED.STATES DEPARTMENT.OF JUSTICE 
' Federal Bureau of Investlgatfon 


Copy tos 


Report of: 

Dote: 

I 

FleW Office File t: 


SA 

7/22/S7, 
:161A-1406 


Office; SAN ANTONIO 


Bureov File it 


Title; 


JOHN ROBERT SI LBER 


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Choree ten 


SPIN(A) 


Synopcis: 


Reference 'Professor 


advises- appointee 


is well suited to a position of trust with the United States 
Government, having excellent character, good sreputatioh,, reputable 
associates, and strong intellectual abilities. Appointee is a* 
loyal ^erican, financiall y stable, and has no problems c oncerning 
al'cohp l abuse or drug use.^ 


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recommends. Reference 


interviewed and highly recommends. 


-RUC- 


DETAILS : 


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This document contains neither recommendations nor conclusions of the FB!^ !t is the property of the FBI and is loaned to * 
your agency; it and its contents are not to be distributed outside your agency^ 

St U.S. GO¥«rMM»t PriAGiit om««4 1.»0f/«477f 




161A-1406 



E he following invf^Rhigahinn was conducted by Special 
I at Austin, Texas: 


On July 20, 1987, Professor [ 


University of Texas at Austin, provided this information: 


]has known JOHN ROBERT SILBER since approximately 


1965, when they were both members of the university faculty^ During 
1969, they worked closely together as members of a university committee 
drafting a code of student c onduct. Since SILBER left the University 


of Texas in the early 1970' sj 
the appointee. 


has maintained contact with 


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The appointee is a person of exceptionally strong character, 
honest and trustworthy. He associates with others of like characterand 
enjoys a reputation as a man of integrity. The appointee possesses 
extraordinary abilities in his field, as demonstrated by his work 
in bringing Boston University up to a position of prominence in 
American education. 


SILBER has never shown any indications whatsoever of 
illegal drug use or intemperate alcohol consumption^ Although 
he has faired well financially, receiving a generous salary from 
Boston University and additional income through financial investments, 
he lives in a moderately austere manner. The appointee is not 
a person of extravagant taste. 


I lexpressed no doubts as to the appointee's allegiance 

to the United States, citing SILBER' s innate abilities and skills, 
and recommends him for any position of trust with the United States 
Government. 



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161A-1406 



Agent ( SA ) 


The following Invf^stigat’-inn was conducted by Special 


On July 21. 1987.1 

San Antonio, Texas, furnished 

the following information which he considered to be non-confidential: 




stated that he had k nown JOHN ROBERT SIBBER socially 


and personally for the last 32 years .[ 


described SILBER as 


a highlymotivated individual with rare and unique abilities. He 
described his personal hibits as exemplary and has never known 
appointee to abuse alcohol or use narcotics of any kind. Appointee 
is a finan ciallv r esponsible person who has always lived well within 
his means. I Jdescribed SILBER* s past employments as being 


of an administrative nature, one bein g recalled as Administrator 


with the University of Texas. 


advised that SILBER has excellent 


work habits and although he has held several critical jobs, he 
has always remained emotionally stability. 


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I described SILBER as having the "finest command b?c 

of the English language of anyone he has met in his entire life." 

He continued that SILBER handles the English language either writte n 
or orally in an excellent manner. SILBER, according to l 
is extremely able to engage in intelligent conversation and as 
such can effectively exercise leadership and support unpopular 
decisions. 


I ^described SILBER as well organized, capable, having 

a large capacity for work and a person whom he would like to be 
associated with in any endeavor he chose. 

I continued that SILBER has a character of the highest 

nature and he has never heard any criticism of his motivations 

or loyalties in regard to his employment or his citizenship.] 
related that SILBER has maintained a high degree of moral character 
and has maintained a good reputation even among those with whom 
he has disagreed. 

I concluded by stating that he would highly recommend / / 
SILBER for any position of trust with the United States Government . 

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Where appropriate. Privacy Act (3) !(e) data was 
furnished to persons interviewed. Express promises of 
confidentiality, both limited and unlimited, have been 
noted where granted. 

Newark general indices, Elsur and ISIS negative 
regarding appointee, .relatives, and present business 
establishment, as of 7/21/87. 


ACCOMPLISHMENTS CLAIMED 




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COPlESMAOEi. 

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Character; SPECIAL INQUIRY (A) 


Synopsis; I I 

I New Jerev, was Interviewed on 
July 21 , 1:987 and highly recommended the appointee 
for a position -of trust with the Federal government. . 

^RUC- 

DETAILS 

.REPERENCE^ 

July 21, 1987, Special -Agent (SA) 
conducted the following investigation:- 

, ^_J , 

I New Jersey, advised -that 

he has known the appointee for many years and came to 
meet the appointee through the appointee's employment 
as Pre sident of BOSTON UNIVERSITY, Boston, Massachusetts.. 

l advised that the appointee's character, as’sociates, 
reputation, and' loyalty were beyond reproach and that 
the' Federal government would greatly benefit by 
attrac ting persons of the appointee's caliber. 

I knows of no instances of the appointee misusing 
alcohol or drugs of abuse. He also knows the appointee 
to be free of biases or prejudices against any class 
of cit izen# religious, racial or ethnic groups. 

most highly recommended the appointee for a 
positron' of trust with -the United States government. 


. 1 * 

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are not to be distributed Outside your agency. 




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UULY ^5, 1987. 


ON JULY 21, 19S7, MANAGING PUBLISHER CuIFF OLC-SON, THE TEXAS 

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AhPOINTES'S listed REFERENCE, IS NOT CURRENTLY IN AUSTIN. 
PRESENTLY .LOCATED AT 



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NEW YORK, NEW YORK JIOOIS, TELSPHCNE NUMBER 


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JOHN ROBERl'-SILB 


VSiLBERj 


SPIN, ROOM 1B035. 


SPIN <A.); BUDED; JULY 24, 1987. 


RE BUREAU TELETYPE TO ALL OFFICES, DATED JULY 10, 1987. 


ON JULY 20, 1987, DETROIT GENERAL INDICES SUPPORT EMPLOYEE 


, jre-«c£j« 


ELSUR INDICES SURRPOT EMPLOYEE 


AND CONFIDENTIAL INDICES SUPPORT EMPLOYES 



WERE NEGATIVE REGARDING APPOINTEE, CLOSE FAMILY, 


COHABITANTS, AND BUSINESS ENTITY 




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FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION 




REPORTINO OFFICE 

SAN FRANCISCO 

OFFICE OF ORIGIN 

BUREAU 

DATE 

77%2/87 

V4VEST1GATIVE PERIOD 

7/21/87 

TITLE OF CASE ^ 

JOHN ROBERT SILBER 

2 

REPO 

SA 

RT MADE BY 

TYPED BY 

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CHARACTER OF CASE 

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REFERENCE: Boston teletype, dated ,?n^/87. 

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ADMINISTRATIVE 


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Where appropriate, Privacy Act (e) (3) data was furnished to 
persons interviewed. Express promises of confidentiality, both limited 
and unlimited, have been noted where granted. 





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APPROVED 
COPIES MADE: 



SPECIAl. AGENT 
IN CHARGE 


(9 


IJ- Bureau 


jCC 

2 - San Francisco (161A-396A) 


Dissemination Record of Attached Report 

Agency 

Request Reed. 

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Date Fwd. 

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3-3495 




UNITED STATES DEPA,RTM^NT OF JUSTICE 
Federal Bureau of Investieatfon 


Copy to: 

Report of: I 

Dotes 7/22/87 

Field Office File #s SF 161A-396A 

Titles JOHN ROBERT SILBER 


Offices SAN FRANCISCO 


Bwreou File fs 


SPIN 

NCI associate commented favorably and recommended. 

- RUC - 

DETAILS : 


Chorocter: 


Synopsis: 


ASSOCIATE 



The following in vestigation conducted by 


AT SAN FRANCISCO. CALIFORNIA 


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On July 21. 1987.1 I 


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advised he has been acquainted with the 


Appointee for a little over one year. He stated they are 
both on the governing board for the National Captioning 
Institute (NCI) and during that period of time he has come 
to know the Appointee as a man with a high sense of integrity 
and morality and what he would describe as "a straight 
shooter.” He stated the Appointee is a man of a serious 
demeanor, very responsible, but that he has a very good New 
England sense of humor. 


I I advised he only sees the Appointee 

on an infrequent basis inasmuch as the NCI board only meets 
eight times a year and if he misses a meeting or if the 

*thi9 document contains neither recommendalions nor conclusions of the FBU It is the property of the FBI and is loaned to 
your agency; it and its contents are not to he distributed outside your agency , 


re 1/004 






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SF 161A-3964 - Associate 
BWW/er 


Appointee misses a meeting, that wou ld mean that he only sees the 
Appointee six to seven times a year. P stated, however, 

that during the times that he has met, talked, and communicated 
with the Appointee, he has never seen any evidence that he is a 
roan that abuses the use of alcohol or uses any kind of illegal 
narcotics, nor has he ever seen any indication that the Appointee 
is anything other than a very loyal citizen of this country and 
he would recommend him for a position of responsibility with the 
Federal Government without any reservations whatsoever. 


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SAVANNAH 

OPPtCE OP ORIGIN 

BUREAU 

OATE 

7/22/87 

INVESTIGATIVE PERIOD 

7/20/87 

TITLE OF CASE ^ 

JOHN ROBERT^ ILBER 

REPORT MADE ©Y 

typed ©y 

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CHARACTER OF CASE 

SPECIAI, INQUIRY (A) 



REFERENCE ; Boston Immediate teletype to 
7/17/87. 


Q, ET AL, dated 

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ADMINISTRATIVE; 



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Where appropriate. Privacy Act (e)(3) data was 
furnished to persons interviewed. Express promises of confidentiality, 
both limited and unlimited, have been noted where granted. 


INDEX 





ACCOMPLISHMENTS CLAIMED 

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ACQUIT- 

TALS 



CASE MAS ©EEHK'^ j 

PENDING CD NO 

PENDING P rose: 

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PUG. 

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SAVINGS 

RECOVERIES 


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UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE 
Federal Bureau of Investigation 



Copy to; 


Roport of: 

Dote; 

"Field Office FHe #: 


Title: 


SA 

Juiy 22 , 1987 
SV 161A-549 


JOHN ROBERT SILBER 


Offfee: SAVANNAH 


Bureau File I: 


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■Choroefer: SPECIAL INQUIRy (A) 

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S ynop'sl s: 

Associate highly recommended, the. appointee, and commended 
his character, associates, loyalty, and abilities. 


“ RUC - 


DETAILS: 


ASSOCIATE: 


Oh July 20, 1987, Mr. LEONARD AD LER. President of the. 
Preservation Association of Savannah, 427TBrrn Street, Savannah, 
Georgia, was interviewed concerning his knowledgei. of the appointee. 
AdLER. advised’ that he has known the. appointee since. .1965,. and 
his relationships with the. appointee has been one. of both business 
and of personal nature. ADLER continued by saying that he last 
saw the appointee last week and added that; he. usually has contact 
with the appointee, approximately one time a month. ADLER stated 
that he was familiar with the fact that the appointee is or was 
in the running for the. position of Secretary of Education. ADLER 
described the. apppintee as hard-working, bright, fair-minded, 
honest, kind, devout in his religion, diplomatic and as someone 
who inspires. loyalty. ADLER stated that the appointee is neither 
sly nor deceitful and is bombastic in that he will speak his 
mind; and when doing so, the. appointee .remains fair-minded and 
allows the other individual, to share, his opinions and beliefs. 

ADLER' verbalized that the appointee, expects only excellence from 
his associates. In addition, he added' that the:^appointee is 
gentlemanly and has charm and wit and is loyaX to his family; 

is ho^d to 

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well-rounded in that he has knowledge and experience in the financial 
and educational worlds. As an example / ADLER pointed out that 
the appointee has received awards from the German Government 
and is an international figure as he has been a member of the 
Kissinger Commission. He stated that the appointee is a strong 
believer in justice and free speech although he has not tolerated 
examples of civil disobedience. ADLER commented that he has^ 
never known the appointee to associate with disreputable individuals. 
ADLER further conraiented that in the years that he has known the 
appointee, he has been in several social settings with the appointee, 
and the appointee has always carried himself in a gentlemanly 
and well behaved manner. ADLER related that the appointee has 
always exhibited an incredible ability both in his business and 
his personal life. ADLER verbalized that he has never had cause 
to question the appointee's sense of loyalty to the United States 
Government. ADLER advised that the appointee's work habits keep 
him from being a 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. employee as he works 
long hours every day and expects and gets from others the same. 

He stated the appointee has always exhibited an ability to meet 
deadlines and handles stress in a satisfactory manner. ADLER 
commented that the appointee has always appeared to live within 
his financial means. He also commented that the appointee has 
never used drugs or abused alcohol. As a matter of fact, the 
appointee "hates" it, meaning drugs and alcohol. ADLER commented 
that the appointee has no prejudices or biases of any kind and 
has a great concern for minorities; and as an example of his 
respect in the community, he has received awards from several^ 
minorities such as the Jewish community around Boston University. 
ADLER related that he would highly recommend the appointee for 
any position of trust starting from the President of the United 
States all the way down to whatever position. ADLER stated the 
appointee well deserves the position and would carry out his 
position with total capability. 


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JOHN ROBER-rSILBER, SPINCA), BUDED: JULY 24, 1987. 

REFERENCE BUREAU TELETYPE TO ALL FIELD OFFICES DATED 
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NO REFERENCE WAS FOUND REGARDING APPOINTEE OR LISTED CLOSE ■ 
RELATIVES WITH EXCEPTION AS NOTED BELOW. THE FOLLOWING MINNEAPOLIS 
DIVISION INDICES WERE CHECKED ON JULY 20, 1987, BY THE INDICATED 
MINNEAPOLIS EMPLOYEES: 


GENERAL INDICES: 


CONFIDENTIAL INDICES; SHIRLEY A. POPPE 


ELSUR INDICES: 



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FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION 




REPORTING OFFICE 

c BALTIH)RE 


TITLE OF CASE 


OFFICE OF ORIGIN 
BUREAU' 


JOHN ROBERT SILBER 


9 = 


DATE 


7/23/87 


REPORT MADE BY 


INVESTIGATIVE PERIOD 

7/22/87 



CHARACTER OF CASE 


SPIN (A) 



TYPED BY 

clw 


Bureau teletype to Baltimore, dated 


10, 19 


-RUC- 


1 BUDED: 7/24/i 


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No persons contacted requested confidentiality under the provisions of the 
Privacy Act. 

Baltimore general indices negative re appointee. 

The total number of support work hours e3q>ended on case was li hoUrs. 


APPROVED 


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SPECIAL AGENT 
IN CHARGE 


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FI>.204 (Rev. 3-3-59) 

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UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE 
Federal Bureau of Investigation 


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Copy to: 


Report of: 
Dote: 


CLERK I 
7/23/8T7 


Field Office File #: BA 161-7060 

Title: JOHN ROBERT SILBER 


Office: 


BALTIMORE 


Bureau File f: 


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Chorocter: 


SPECIAL INQUIRY (A) 




Synopsis: 


DCII was checked on July 22, 
record of appointee. 


1987 without locating any 


-RUC- 


DETAILS; 


The Defense Central Index of Investigations (DCII) is a 
computerized index of applicant, security and criminal 
investigative files compiled by the Department of Defense (DOD) . 
On July 22, 1987, a search of the DCII was conducted in regard to 
appointee by the DCII computer operator at Fort George G. Meade, 
Maryland. Review of the resulting DCII printout disclosed no 
record of appointee. 


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This documtnt contains neither recommendation^ nor conclusions of the FBI, It is the property of the FBI and is looned to 
your agency; it and its contents are not to .be distributed outside your agency. 


roi/ooj 



FO-2^ 


(Rev. 4-30-85) 




FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION 



REPORTINQ OFFICE 


WASHINGTON FIELD, 


ITLE OF CASE 


OFFICE OF ORIGIN 

.BUREAU 


JOHN ROBERT SILBER 


DATE 


7/23/87 


REPORT MADE BY 


INVESTIGATIVE PERIOD 

7/20-23/87 


TYPED BY 


SAl 

CHARACTER OF CASE 
SPIN 


REFERENCE; Bureau teletype dated Ju^lO, 1987. 


-RUC-y 


1 


I*, ’? V *Whero appropriate, Privacy Act (ej (3J 
Hata' was furnished to persons interviewed, 
Express promises of confidentiality, both 
i limited ahd unlimited, have been noted , 

* Where granted,^^-'" ‘ “ 

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APPROVED . 


COPIES MADE: 


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d-WFO (161i^ 



SPECIAl AGENT 
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Title: 


John Robert silber 


SPECIAL INQUIRY 


Synepele: 


Previous nomination verified in April, .1985. Public 
Integrity Section, U.S.; Department of Justice, no 
record. Police checks negative. No record- USSS. 


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WHITE HOUSE OFFICE (WHO) 

EXECUTIVE CLERKS OFFICE 
OLD EXECUTIVE OFFICE BUILDING 
-17th AND FENNSYLVANIA AVENUE, N.E. 
WASHINGTON. D.C. 


Special Agent (SA)[ 


The fol lowing investigat ion was. conducted by 


the appointee, JOHN SILBER. 


on. .7/17/87, regarding 


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possibly identifiable with appointee was located in the 
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OFFICE OF PUBLIC INTEGRITY 
U.S. DEPARTMENT OF jUSTICE 
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made of the files of the Office of Public Integrity, U.S. Depart- 
ment of Justice concerning the appointee, JOHN ROBERT SILBER. 

It was determined from that search that ho record was found concern- 
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law Enforcement coaputer (KALES) and it was determined that no 
record was located at the Metropolitem Police Department 
concerning the appointee (or relatives) . 

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numher of unidentified records may not be In the computer and not 
available for review. 

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no record of violations in 'the files of the Department of 

Kotor Vehicle Services, Government of 
the District of Columbia regarding the appointee. 

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appointee. 


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•c^t^r^e. Department of the Treasury, and was 

7/2ysj that (np.recprd)...(no derogatory 

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Boston teletype to Bureau, dated 7/14/87. 

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All persons contacted in this matter were advised of 
the provisions of the- Privacy Act, and none desired 
confidentiality. 

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R«port of: SA| 

Date: JULY 23, 1987 

Field Office File #: BS 161A-6213 

Title: JOHN ROBERT SILBER 


Office: BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS 

Bureau File #: 


Character: SPECIAL INQUIRY (A) 


syhopaU: Employment verified and favorable. Reference highly recommends. 
Associates highly recommend. Neighborhood verified and favorable. Credit 
satisfactory. Arrest checks negative. No derogatory information located 
within newspaper morgues. Dr. ARTHUR METCALF (reference) advised' appointee 
no longer a Director at Electronics Corporation of America. USA's office 
negative . 


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Interview of 

Interview of Dr. Arthxir Metcalf 
Interview of Appointee 
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Interview of. 

Interview of ' Esther B, Kahn 
Interview 


John L. Eavenson 


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Neighborhood mvespigaoxon in vicinity 
of 132 Carlton Street, Brookline, MA 
Credit Check 

Criminal History Check-Boston, MA PD 
Criminal History Check-Brookline, MA PE 
Miscellaneous Investigation 


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BOSTON UNIVERSITY 
OFFICE OF PERSONNEL 
125 BUICK STREET 
BOSTON. MASSACHUSETTS 


On July 20, 1987, 


Persomel, advxsed from recoras mat the appointee has been toe 
President of the University since January 15, 1971. in addition 
to being ^e President of the University, the appointee has also 
been voted by a mai oritv of the Board to be a trustee of the 
University. I [ explained that not all presidents of the 

University automatically become members of the Board of Trustees 
but wis was a measure of confidence bestowed upon the appointee 
by the Board. 


■ stated that as the Personnel, he has 

contact wi^ the appointee approximately six times a year. He 
has had this contact with the appointe e for the las t seven and 

ever since his becoming] TPersonnel. 

This contact is with regards to labor negotiations that must be 
undertoken at the University for executive direction that is 
needed with regards to those negotiations. 


The appointee is described as being dyn 2 uaic, committed 
and energetic. The appointee is someone who demands the very 
best of evep^one that he comes in contact with and works with. 

^ is the vision of the appointee to make the University a top 
university in the world and to be number one. 


o ^ appointee is an outstanding individual who is head 

and shoulders above anyone else] jhas come in contact with. 


I I is unaware of any reason to question to the 

appointee's character, reputation, associates, or loyalty to the 

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narcotics by the appointee. 


knows of no alcohol abuse nor any use of illegal 


. . .. ^ considers the appointee's lifestyle and spending 

habits to be consistent with his financial means. ^ 


I unaware of the appointee expressing or 
manifesting any biases or prejudices against any class of 
citizens, religious, racial, or ethnic group. 


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On July 14, 1987, DOCTOR ARTHUR 


The Electronics Corporation of 

oS^uSSlt ^ previous intervie^v 

m 2 22f2fr the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI). 

He states that the aj^poxntee is no longer a Director of the ' 

of America. He states that the 
atriiiation ended somewhere around November of 1986 when the 

^22^2”^ bought out by Rockwell International. He staSs that 

i5?eS22??5^ "S'' »®»berships and is controlled 

Sii® interested in the oaufis that Sfeot^the“Stll 

has never expressed a bias towards any racial, 
religious, or eUinic group, does not use alcohol or drugs emd 
iiT?? financially within his means. DOCTOR METCALF sayl toat he 

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On July 14, 1987, interview of Dr. JOHN ROBERT SILBER, 
at his. office at Boston University, 147 Bay State Road, Boston, 
Massachusetts regarding the information ^ he had previously 
furnished in February, 1987 on his application (SF-86) determined 
that there were no deviations from the applicant to his 
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On July 14, 1987,1 

President of Boston University, 14/ Bay State Road, Boston, 

Massachusetts advised she is very famil iar with Dr. JOHN SILBER 
and has kno^ him for over twenty years .1 I advised she 

greatly admires DR.: SILBER. and thinks he xs one of the most 
honest, trustworthy, auid sincere individuals she has ever met.; 

I [ described Dir. SILBER as an extremely kind and considerate 

employer who has the employee's interest at heart. She. advised 
she, has no reason to question his character, reputation, 
associates, or loyalty to the United States Government, 
furthermore, she has never known. Dr. SILBER to abuse, alcohol nor 
'^se any type of illegal narcotic substance.; He has never b 7 c 

exhibited any type, of bias or prejudice ' toward anyone in her 
pesence. She has never known his lifestyl e and spe nding habits 
to be inconsistent, with his financial means J I advised she 

would recommend Dr. SILBER without reservation for. sensitive. 

position with, the United States Government that would be offered 
to him.; 

On July 16, 1987, MsJ [advised the verification 

request of the FBI of Dr. SILBER' s application (SF-86) in his 
absence (he was not due to return until 7/24/87, or 7/25/87) 
resulted, in the following additional information that was 
inadvertently omitted, from Dr. SILBER.' s application; 

Under question number 24, "Membership in other 
organizations", the following memberships should.be. included; 

University of Denver as a member of the Board of 
Trustees, Denver,, Colorado.; 

Board member of Defense Policy Board Advisory 
Committee, Department of Defense, Washington D.C. 

Member of ' the Board of Directors of Center for 
Democracy, 1155 15th Street, NW, Suite 1010, Washington D.C., 

Corporation . for Educational Telecommunications, as a 
member of the Board of Directors. 

Board of Directors of the National Captioning Institute, 
Inco^orated, 5203 Leesburg Pike, 15th Floor, Falls Church, 

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A member of the Advisojry Committee for Radis, Marti, 400 
6th Street, SW,, Washington D.C. 

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PRODEMCA ("Private Citizens Committed to Democracy, 
Human Rights and Social Justice in Central America"), as a member 
of the National Counsel, located 729 15th Street, NW, Suite 950, 
Washington D.C. (a non-profit, non partisan educational 
organization, whose Chairman is MGIER BIDDLE, DUKE) ., 


Ms J I further advised Dr. SILBER is. no longer on 

the Board of Directors of the Electronics Corporation of America, 
as that: company was recently sold to another entity, and all of 
the previous Board Members had to be dissolved by the new 
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On July 14/ 1987/ 


Electronics Corporation of America, 265 Winter Street. Waltham, 
Massachusetts advised that he has known the applicant since 1980. 
He states that he still feels the same as the comments given to 
the FBI in August 22/ 1983 interview. He states that the 
appointee is no longer a Director since the Board of Directors 

''If October 15, 1986. He states that all outside 

affiliations were dissolved when the company was bouaht bv 
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feels toat toe appointee is a great patriot and an 
American. He is a terrific guy who is very concerned about toe 
welfare of the country. He has never expressed a bias towards 
any class of citizen, racial, religious, or ethnic group. He 
does not know toe appointee to eOsuse alcohol or use drugs and 
says that he lives financially within his meems. He knows 
nothing derogatory or unfavorable concerning toe applicant and 

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1 Tne Bank of Boston, 100 Federal StreetT ^ston; 


wAichw AXC7 Aiaid juiuwxi uxie cippoxnuGB TOIT 

approxjjttately 16 years. He states that he knew him in 1971 and 
1972 since they were both from the State of Texas. He has served 
on the Boston University Board since 1977 and states that the 
appointee is an extremely honest, principled individual. He is a 
man of very deep moral convictions, conscientious, patriotic, and 
a 90 M family man. He is of excellent character and reputation 
but he really Was not familiar With any of his associates. He is 
loyal, never uses. alcohol or drugs and is in good physical and 
mental condition. He knows nothing ■ derogatory or unfavorable 
concerning the man. He has never heard the appointee express anv 
bias towards any class of citizen, racial, religious, or ethnic 
group and believes that the appointee does live financially 
'W'iuiin his means. He recommends him for the position of trust 
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known the appointee since 1981. He states 
colleagues together but more accurately he works 
a faculty member. He states that the appoLtee is a 

oasis. He finds him to be a very forceful and 
innovative person who has turned the University aroimd He is 
extremely ^>atriotic, of excellent character and ?eSStetioS L 
IS not familiar with his associates but states that S ha2*«« 

never”soor»^°^^ his loyalty to the American Goveimment. He has 

missing^his^riaht except for the fact that he is 

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Massachusetts^ advised that he has known the applicant since 1973 . 
He states that they have been colleagues together at Boston 
University since that time. The appointee is a brilliant, hard 

honest individual with a broad range of knowledge. He 
IS particularly opinionated but also feisty at times. He is eible 
to accomplish his purp oses, is a good leader, and also a team 

IS what MR J ^ ;ould describe as “the Renaissance 

Man". He is of good character and reputation and has never 

tovrards any racial group, religious, ethnic, 
or class of citizen. He states that the appointee has no 
associates which would be deemed disreputable and lives 
financially within his means. He is loyal and has never used or 
^used alcohol . He is in good physical and mental condition and 
he knows nothing derogatory concerning the appointee. He 
recommends him for the position of trust with the United States 


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Boston, Massachusetts, advised he has Known appointee for twelve 
years. He first became associated with appointee when appointee 
was elected as President of BOSTON UNIVERSITY. He did not want 
the appointee as President so h e voted ag ainst him. After 
appointee was elected President! [decided to tell 
appointee that he did not vote for him and that he would resign 
as a Board of Trustee member. Appointee asked him to stay for a 
one year trial period. He stayed for the one year and was so 
impressed by appointee that he has stayed for twelve years. 


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He holds appointee in such high regard that he has 
spoken with members of the Republican party concerning appointee 
being considered as a gubernatorial or senatorial candidate. He 
described appointee as a very astute and positive person that 
anyone would be proud to have as a friend. He has no reason to 
question his character, reputation, associates, or loyalty to the 
United States. He is aware of nothing derogatory concerning the 
appointee and has no knowledge the appointee has abused alcohol 
or ever used illegal drugs. He feels the appointee is a 
responsible person in his finances. He has no knowledge of 
appointee having expressed or manifested any bias or prejudice 
against any class of citizen, or any religious, racial, or ethnic 
group. He would recommend the appointee for a position of trust 
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him an extraordina^ individual with, great talents. He 
describes the appointee as -possessing outstanding intellectual 
and leadership capabilities. He has no reason to question. his 
character, reputation, associates, or loyalty to the United 
States. He is aware of noting derogatory concerning the 
appointee and has . no knowledge the. appointee has abused, alcohol' 
or ever used i^egal drugs. He feels the, appointee is a 
responsible person in his finances. He has no knowledge of 
appointee having expressed or manifested any bias or prejudice 
against any class of citizen, or any religious, racial,, or ethnic 
group.. He would recommend the appointee .for a position of trust 
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Massachusetts and a xaeiaber of the Board. of Trustees at BOSTON 
UNIVERSITY advised he. has known, appointee for seventeen years. 

He stated appointee is one who speaks out on issues and makes 
enemies due to his views. He advised that appointee, is a. ve^ 
open-minded and patriotic, person.; He has no reason to question 
;his character, reput^ation, .associates, or loyalty to the United, 
States.; He, is aWare of nothing derogatory concerning the^ 
appointee, and has no knowledge the . appointee has abused, alcohol 
or ever used illegal drugs. He feels the appointee is a 
responsible person in his finances. He has no knowl^ge of 
appointee having expressed or manifested any bias or prejudice 
against any class of citizen or any religious, racial,- or ethnic 
group. He Would recommend the appointee . for a position of trust 
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advised he believes the 


appointee to be an ext remely intel ligent, sensitive, honest, and 
trustworthy individual. ! l advised in fact the only thing 

that he disagrees with the appointee on as far as BOSTON 
UNIVERSITY is concerned is when the appointee appointed the 
former Mayor of Boston as a teacher in the Political Science 
Depairtment after the former Mayor of Boston (KEVIN WHI TE) decided 
not to run for an additional term for Mayor of Boston. [ 


advised he was quite upset with Dr. SILVER for hiring WHITE and 
providing him with «a large salary, in fact, to the point where 
he almost quit as a Trustee on the board at BOSTON UNIVERSITY. 
However, he felt Dr. SILVER need ed his suppo rt at the university 
and therefore, decided to remain . [ I advised Dr. SIU^R is 

an extremely com;petent administrator and is extremely hard 
working. He advised he has no reason to question the appointee's 
character, reputation, associates, or loyalty to the United 
States Government. He has never known the appointee to abuse 
alcohol nor use any type of illegal narcotic sxibstance, nor has 
the appointee ev er eiAibited anv tvpe of bias or oreiudice 
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appointee's lifestyle and spading h abits appear to be consistent 


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familiar with the appointee in view of the fact hef 
Trustee on the Board for BOSTON UNIVERSITY. ^ 


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come to know the appointee as an extremely intelligent, sincere, 
and honest individual. He has never known the appointee to 
exhibit any type of bias or prejudiced toward any individual, 
ethnic, or religious group. He has no reason to question the 
appointee's character, reputation, associates,, or loyalty to the 
United States GoVexmment. The appointee has never abused alc ohol 
nor used cmv typ e of illegal narcotic substance in i I 

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advised he would highly recoitimend the appointee for a sensitive 
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On July 21, 1987,1 I 

[ Massachusetts f advised he knows the appointee, 
professionally fro m his positi on as a Trustee on the .board of 
BOSTON UNIVERSITY. I ladvised based upon his professional 

knowledge and association of tAe appointee, he believes him to be 
a man of high integrity, honest, and sincere. He advised he has 
no reason to question the appointee ' s character , reputation , 
associates, or loyalty to the United States Goverment. 
Furthermore, he knows of no alcohol abuse nor illegal use of 
narcotics by the appointee. The appointee ha s never exhibited 
any type of bias or p rejudice toward anyone i ri I 

presence . I 1 advised ^ he has no reason to believe the 

appointee's lifestyl e and spendi ng habits are inconsistent with 
his financial meeuis. I [ advised he would highly recoiraaend 

the appointee for a sensitive* position of trust with the United 
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BOSTON UNIVERSITY, 775 Co^nwealth Avenue, 
Boston, Massachusetts, advised he has known and worked with 
the appointee for the past ten years and during that time 
he has come to know the appointee as a very honest i ndividual 
of high integrity and extreme sensitivity to people. [ ' 


pdvised he would highly recommend the appointee for 


a sensitive position* of trust. in the United States Government 
without reservation. He advised he has no reason to question 
the appointee's character, reputation, associates, or loyalty 
to the United States Government. Furthermore, he has no 
reason to believe the appointee's lifestyle and spending habits 
are inconsistent with his financial means. The appointee 
has never exhibited any type of bias or prejudice toward an v 
individu al, ethnic, or religious, group i d I 

presence. has never know the appointee to abuse 

alcohol nor use any type of illegal narcotic substance. 

advised, "I wish the United States Government had 


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‘BOS'TON UNIVERSITY, 145 Bay State Road, Boston, Massachusetts, 
advised he is professionally and socially familiar .with 
• ' the appointee and thinks very -highly of *him. He stated the 
appointee has the strongest character and one of the deepest 
commitments for the welfare and care of this country than 
anyone he -has ever met. . .He advised he would highly recommend 
'■ the appointee for a sensitive position of trust with the 

United States Government . He advised' the appointee decides t>6 

on their merits various issues that come up at the university. t>7c 
He further stated that a large aspect of the appointee's appeal 
is his fairness to all and hi s absolute commitment to 
• professionalism . \ t advised he has never known the 

■appointee to abuse alcohol nor use any type of illegal na^rcotic 
substance nor does he have any reason to question his character, 
reputation,' associates,' Or loyalty to the United States 
Government. He advised the appointee has never exhibited 
any type of bias Or prejudice toward anyone in his presence 
and he has no reason to question the appointee's lifestyle 

, mainly being inconsistent with his financial 
advised he would recommend the appointee 
for a position of trust with the government. 


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Massachusetts advised^ he is very^ familiar with the. 


fact he within the past two weeks went to the a ppointee's 
daughter's wedding at their house. 


advised since he 


was, interviewed in 1983 by the. Federal Bureau of Investigation 
(FBI), nothing has occurred to change his « opinion that he stated 
then concerning' the appointee and' continues to feels th e appointee 


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the appointee has never 'exhibited. any type of biased or prejudcice 
towards anyone in his presence and he has no reason to believe 
the appointee's lifestyle and spending habits are inconsistent y 
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various board meetings at BOSTON . UNIVERSITY^Indf^eS 

a§?isS^hi? <=^Pable/ honest, ahd inSlligeS? !^ I 

advised that he has no reason to question the appoi rttfee ■ s ^ 

or loyalty to the United 

States. ^He has never known the appointee toab^?^?lShol^nn»- 

tvne <p f biases or prejudices in 
presence. ^ has, never loiovm the appointee's 

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on July 21. 1987 
the Bos ton area 

familiar with the 


appo i nte e through business dealings with thi aSSiStie Sle he 
_Z~W bfiai_a_trustee on the Board of Trult^“rlf^Silo5 

unive^TY. |__ 1 described the appointee as highly 

intelligent, sincere, and yery trustworthy. He has no r>o»con 
^estion tile appointee's character, reputation, associates or 
loyalty to the United States. Furtoermore, he hll 

abuse alcohol nor use .emy type of illegal 
anv obseryed the annpintee exhibit 

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If' , . JOHN-L. Kft\mr^N^ Vice Chairman of 
LIBERTY Wfivi^ INSURAIJCE* COMPANY , Boston 
Massachusetts, resident address 76 Ober Road, Newtw 

Massachusetts, advised that he is familiar with the aonoi nt'oo 
view of the fact he has sat in on various board meet inos as a 
Trustee of BOSTON UNIVERSITY. EAVENSON adviSd S fSIls ?ht 

intelligent, sensitive, and totally dedicated 
individual. He has no reason to question the appoStee's ^ 

loyalty to the United 

Furthermore, he has never known the appointee 
^y.type of illegal narcotic subftanct? 

in his pesence. Furthermore, he belieJS the ap^Stle^s 
lifestyle and spending habits to be consistent with 

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ovouvit wijivetsity lor appfoxilaauexy. O] 

and one-half years and has known the appointee, through her Work 
with the Alumni Association for approximately six years . 


- - , I pescrxbed the appointee, as intelligent, 

force f ul , and ^ coUrag eoUs . She is someone who is enthusiastically 
in favor of him and his ideas for improving Boston University. 


. .'Kie appointee is truly and without qualification a 

appointee is a strong supporter of some 
of the Ideas of the current administration and . enthusiastically 
supports those ideals that he believes in. 


. [ advised that she is Unaware of any reason to 
question the applicant's character, reputation, associates, or 
loyalty to the United States. 


[advised; that she knows of no alcohol abuse nor 
any use. of illegal narcotics by the appointee. 


I [ considers the applicant's lifestyle and 

spending, naoits to be consistent with his financial means. 

j has never heard or seen the appointee, express 
any biases or prejudices against any class of citizen,- religious,- 
racial, or ethnic group.. The only bias that the appointee has, is 
his bias ' towards incompetence . 


When, asked to recommend the appointee for a po sition of 
responsibility to ^e. United States Govemment,[ 
responded that she believes it would be grand to see the 
ajppointee. help the entire^ United States but does not want to see 
him leave Boston University. 



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On July 21, lQft7 |^iSTOffP_R, 

1501 Beacon Street, Brookline, Massachusetts, advised that she 
has been on the Board of .Trustees for Boston University for 
approximately • two and one-half years. In addition to knowing the 
appointee from the Board of Trustees, KAHN's deceased husband, 
ALBERT S. KAHN, was on the faculty at Boston University and KAHN 
got to know the appointee socially since his arrival at Boston in 
the early 1970 's. 

KAHN considers the. appointee to be. brilliant, 
articulate, and aggressive.: The ; appointee is a very goal- 
oriented,* individual and who also can be charming.: 

KAHN credits the appointee with having built a first- 
class educational, institution at Boston University.: It is KAHN's 

belief that the appointee has set an agenda, for himself with 
regards to the institution, but: has not fully fulfilled that, 
agenda yet. 

KAHN advised that she is unaware of any reason, to 
question the appointee's character, reputation, associates or 
loyalty to the United States. 

KAHN knows of no alcohol abuse, nor any Use. of illegal 
narcotics by the. appointee. 

KAHN considers the appointee's lifestyle and spending 
habits to.be. consistent with, his financial means. 

KAHN is unaware of the appointee, expressing or 
manifesting, any biases or prejudices against any class of. 
citizen, religious, racial, or ethnic group adding that he is 
probably one. of the l^st prejudicial individuals you would ever 
want to meet.: 

KAHN recommends the appointee for a position of trust 
and confidence with the United States Goverroaent. 




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On July 21. 


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t:nat he first met the appointee in 1979, has served on, the Board 
of Trustees; for Boston University since 1982 and was also 
interviewed regarding the appointee in August,. 1983. 

• . X. 2^® appointee is described as a very outspoken and 
oj^inionated person who also is very persuasive in his point of 
view. The appointee, is an extremely intelligent individual who 
possessgg a. wealth, of knowledge and, a dedicated patriot. 

^stated t*at. the appointee, has performed to his 

^azemenr with regards to his debth of knowledge on a very 

truly a great man. 


considers the. appointee to be 


TiTT-r — is. unaware of any reason, to 
^estion the applicant s character, reputation, associates, or 
loyalty to the United States.; ' - 

knows of ^ no * alcohol abuse, nor any use. of 


illegal narcotics by the. appointee. 

i if ©style and. spending habits are 
consistent with his financial means. 


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egress or manifest, any biases or prejudice s adainst anv elagg of 

Citizen- yAlirMrkjici ^ I I - 


religious, racial, or ethnic group J ladded 

that; the appointee mixes, well; with all people that he comes in 
contact, with. - x' 


.. I ^ l advised that he reeQTBmpr><^g 

® position of trust, and, confidence 
Will serve”well Government . adding that he is someone., who 




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NEICTBORHOOD 

. , ^ The following individuals were contacted in the 
vicinity of 132 Carlton Street, Brookline, Massachusetts. All 
persons contacted furnished favorable comnents concerning the 
appointee and considered the appointee to be an individual of 
good character, reputation, integrity and loyalty to the. United 
States. No one contacted knows of the appointee abusina alcohol 
or using illegal narcotics. Each individual considers the 
appointee's lifestyle and spending habits to be consistent with 
Mis financial means. No one Joiows of the appointee expressing or 
manifesting any biases or prejudices against any class of 
citizen, religious, racial, or ethnic group. Each individual 
recommended the appointee for a position of trust and 
responsibility with the United States Government: 


name address 


Carlton Street 
Carlton Street 
Prescott Street 
Prescott Street 






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On July 14, 1987, Chilton Credit 

Reporting, 35 Braintree Hill Park, Braintxfee, Massachusetts, 
advised a review of the applicant's credit history records 
revealed no derogatory information is noted, and his credit 
standing is satisfacto^. 


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On July 14, 1987, Officer Records 

Section, Boston, Massachusetts Police Department advised a^review 
of reco:^s failed to locate any identifiable information 
pertaining to the appointee. 


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CRIMIHAL HISTORY 


On July 20 , 1987 J Records Department, 

Brookline- Police Department, jou wasnmgcon Street, Brookline, 
Massachusetts, advised that her files contain no . record with 
regards to the following individuals; 


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MISCELLANEOUS 


United States Attorney's Office 


On July 14, 1987, 


Docket Clerk, 


Docket Section, United States Attorney's Office, Boston, 
Massachusetts advised that there is no indication that the 
appointee has been involved in a natter handled by the United 
States Attorney's Office (either criminal or civil, in closed or 
current files) . 

Directorship 


On July 14. 1987. DOCTOR ARTHUR G. B. METCALF. Chairman 
of the Board, and 


Electronics Corporation of America, 265 Winter Street, Waltham, 
Massachusetts advised that the appointee is no longer a Director 
of the Company which was bought out by Rockwell International in 
October of 1985. Ihey both stated that at that time the Board of 
Directors was dissolved as of October 15, 1986 and all outside 
memberships are no longer in existence. There further comments 
can be found within the reference section of this report. 


Newspaper Morcme 


On July 15, 1987, 


Librarian, The Boston 


Herald, One Herald Square, Boston, Massachusetts advised that 
there were voluminous articles written concerning the appointee. 
He stated that there were none that were derogatory in nature but 
many that reflected audiologic differences. 

On July 14, 1987 attempts to gain receipt of 
infomation from the Boston Globe were negative. The Boston 
Globe feels that they have no serialized library system and due 
to the voluminous requests from the FBI, it has forced them to 
curtail research due to the time constraints on their employees. 



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FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION 


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Date [Investigative Period 
7/23/87 17/13/87-7/21/87 


TITLE OF 

JOHN ROBERT SILBER 



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REFERENCES 

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Report of; 

Date; JULY 21, 1987 


Office: New York, New York 


Field Office File #: 161A-8986 Bureau File #: 

Title; JOHN ROBERT SILBER 


Character: SPECIAL INQUIRY (A) 


Synopsis; 
results . 


Associates interviewed and xesults favorable. Attempts to 
contact reference, PERCY E. SUTTON, have met with negative 





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New 
York 


On July .13, -1987,^^ 

York City .Public Library , ..Fifth Avenue and 42nd Street, Nev; 

(NY), NY, advised that he has known the appointee since 1968, when 
the appointee was the Dean of the College of Arts and Sciences at 
the University of Texas, Austin. He further advised that the 
appointee is a man of tremendous integrity, who enjoys a high 
intellectual p rowess, and is onq of the best educators in t.he 
country today. F I stated that the appointee is articulate, 

rational, demanding at times, and extremely hardv/orking . Ho added 
that the appointee, despite having just one arm, is an avid 
painter, sailor, and a piano player. He stated that the appointee 
is in .excellent physical condition, and that the appointee's only 
negative trait is that he may be a workaholic. 


further stated that the appointee is 

trustworthy, honest and reliable, and that appointee does not 
associate with disreputable people. He stated that the appointee 
is a very loyal American, and that the appo intee does not use 
illegal .drugs or abuse alcohol. [ 


stated that he has 


never heard the appointee express or manifest any bias or 
prejudice against any class of citizen, racial or ethinc group, or 
any form of religion. He added that the appointee does not irve 
above his financial means and that the appointe e has an 
extraordinary sense of high ethics. 


1 strongly 


recommended the appointee for .a position of trust and confidence 
with the United States Government. 

On .July 20, 1987, Mr. J ULUIS barnathan. President, 
Broadcast Operations and Engineering, CAP/ABC, 7 West 6,6th Street, 
New York, NY, advised that he has known the appointee for two 
years. He further advised that the appointee is a colleague of 
his on the Board of Directors of the NATIOhAL CAPTIONING 
INSTITUTE, INCORPORATED (NCI, INC.),. BARNATHAN described the 
appointee as a brilliant and a highly respected man, who is a 


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leader in the education field. Ho stated tha the appointee is a 

honest, reliable, and trustworthy individual, and that the 
appointee does not use illegal drugs or abuse alcohol. 

BARNATHAN added that he' has ho knov;ledge pertaining to 
the appointee's financial situation, social life, and associates. 
He stated that the appointee is a loyal American, and that he has 
never heard the appointee express or manifest any prejudice or 
bias against any class of citizen, racial or ethnic group, or any 
form of religion. BARNATHAN stated that the appointee enjoys an 
excellent reputation on the Board of Direcotrs of NCI, INC., and 
that he highly recommends the appointee for a position of trust 
and confidence v^ith the United States Government. 


On July 20, 1987,1 | 

I New 

York, NY, advised that he has known the appointee for one [^ear . 

He further advised that ho knows the appointee from serving on the 
Board of Directors nf the NATIONAL CAPTIONING INSTITUE, 

INCORPORATED. | [described the appointee as straightforward, 

honorable, hardv/orking, and conscientious. He stated that the 
appointee is trustworthy, honest, reliable, and that the appointee 
does not seem, to associate with disreputable people. 


further stated that the appointee does not use 
illegal drugs or abuse alcohol, and that the appointee is a loyal 
itoencan. He added that the appointee has an outstanding 
reputation on the Board of Directors of NCI, INCORPORATED, and 
that he has never heard the appointee express or manifest any 
prejudice or bias against any class of citizen, racial or ethnic 
group, or any form of religion. He also stated that the 
appointee, to his knowledge, does not have a lifesty le or possess 
spending habits inconsistent with his means . f I highlv 

recommended the appointee for a position of trust and confidence 
with the United States Government. 


Reference 


Numerous attempts to contact Mr. PERCY E. SUTTON, 




NY 161A-8986 


Chairman, "WBLS-FM Radio Station, 801 Second Avenue, New York, NY, 
have met with negative results. 

Several messages left with SUTTON's secretary., 

have not been answered nor has any calls been retumeu . 



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CHARACTER OF CASE 
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REFERENCE 


Austin teletype dated 7/17/87; 
Newark report dai^ed 7/22/87. 


ADMINISTRATIVE 




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Where appropriate/ Privacy Act (3) (e) data was 
furnished to persons interviewed. Express promises of 
confidentiality/ both limited and unlimited/ have been 
noted where granted. 

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CKaracteis SPECIAL INQUIRY -(A) 


Synopsis: 


On 7/23/87, WARREN ,H. SIMMONS, JR. , .Director, ' 
NATIONAL CAPTIONING INSTITUTE, INCORPORATED (NCI), 

600 Alexander Road, Suite 2-C, .Princeton, New jersey 
. highly recorninended the appointee -for a position of 
-trust with the United States government. 


-RUC- 


DETAILS 


ACQUAINTANCE 


On July 23, 1987, 

Director, NATIONAL CAPTIONING INSTITUTE (NCI) , 

600 -Alexander Road,. Suitfe 2-C. Princeton, N ew Jersey 
advised Special Agent (SA)[ I that he 


has known the appointee, for approximately one year as 
a member of the board, of the NCI, a non-profit organi- 
zation which supports closed CAPTIONING for the hearing 
.impared. 


The appointee's iriends 'and associates are 
■all upstanding- citizens in the professional community, 
many of whom support and serve in some capacity the 
NCI. 

SIMMONS advised that he has no knowledge of 
the appointee having any use of drugs of abuse or abuse 
of alcohol. In .fact, onefof the platforms that the 
appointee 'Staunchly .supports is the fight against drug 
abuse. SIMMONS further advised that the appointee is 

fXhi% ccnatamt neither >ecoQ3^eo<^tioftt nor condiuslorie ^ the FBI. It it the property of the FBI an4 it jtoaned to yow asencys iX ai>4 itt conteott 

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man of strong convictions and loyalties. The appointee 
is loyal to the government of the United States and has 
never given SIMMONS reason to believe otherwise. 

The appointee is not extravagant/ and based upon 
what SIMMONS knows of him, SIMMONS feels that the appointee 
lives within his financial means. 


SIMMONS pointed out that he could think of nothing 
derogatory about the appointee and highly recommends him for 
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LOYALTY TO HIM AS A FRIEND AS WELL AS A PROFESSIONAL 
ALL THESE YEARS. HE HAS NEVER HAD REASON TO BELIEVE 
OR SUSPECT DRUG INVOLVEMENT, ALCOHOL ABUSE, OR ANY OTHER TYPE 
OF CHARACTER DEFECT WHICH WOULD CAUSE HIM TO EVEN HESITATE 
IN WHOLEHEARTEDLY RECOMMENDING HIM FOR A SENSITIVE POSITION 
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Dr. ‘EDWARD C. MERRILL/ JR., Ashevi'lle, North Carolina,, has 
known appointee for approxiroately ten to tweXve. years. He became 
acquainted' with him through his work. for. the. NATIONAL CAPTIONING 
INSTITUTE. Both appointee and Dr. MERRILL are on the Board, of 
Director B, , and Dr. MERRILL is on the Executive Committee. Dr;' 
MERRILL described the appointee as being very intelligent, and a. 
person who does whaf he thinks is correct, regardless of public, 
opinion. Appointee is extremely articulate, and has an excellent 
character, ai ^d Dr. MERRILL recommended him 'for a Presidential 
appointment 




North Ca rolina, descr ibed appointee as a tough, first 
(ilaaa. administrator. ! I stated that, the appointee's 

integrity* xs absolutely- without question. He would: recommend 
appointee without reservation, for a position of trust and 
confidence. 


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that he has been a friend and associate of JOHN ROBERT SIBBER 

I advised that he has 


for approximately three years, 
several connections with Boston University and. through those 
connections he has met Mr. SIBBER and. they have become good 
friends.. He stated they have developed a very close, relationship 
on a professional- and personal, basis. 


ladvised that the. appointee, who has been the 
President, of Boston University for approximately 12-15 years, 
has done a tremendous there. When he took over that position 
the. endowment had fallen off and he was able to: bring it. back 
alive and now the endowment is, way up. 


described the appointee, as a tough, first 
class administrator . He stated that he may be considered 
controversial in some areas because of the fact that he speaks 
his mind. However, he usually knows what he. is. talking about 
and. therefore has earned, the respect and admiration of, those who 
know him. He is a fine man with a very gracious, and lovely wife. 


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Istated that the appointee '"s integrity is 


absolutely without question. He is a good family man who is 
awfully conservative. He does not abuse alcohol or use any kind 
of controlled substance. He is a loyal American citizen and 
a fine individual in every respect. 


advised that the appointee has told him that 
he is thinking about taking a leave of absense from the 
University and take some position, with the U.S. Government. He. 
stated that he would, recommend him without any reservations 
whatsoever for a position of trust and confidence. 


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Dr. EDWARD C. MERRILE, JR., 34 SaunooHe .Road, stated 
that the appointee is considered a "national figure." He has 
been President of BOSTON UNIVERSITY in Boston, Massachusetts, 
and is widely recognized as being an intellectual. 


The appointee is a strong-winded individual, who does 
what he thinks is corxect, r.egardlees of public opinion. As an 
example. Dr. MERRIEt noted some students complained about the 
loud noise made by stereo radio equipment in the dormitories at 

.boston university. The appointee thereupon banned their nse. 

According to Dr. MERRILL, the appointee -is a "typical 
.independent thinker.. " He strongly feels that students come to 
college primarily to study. 


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Both the appointee and Dr. MERRILL have been active 
participants -in the operation of the JNATI.ONAL CAP.TIONING INSTITUTE 
(NCI), which is headquartered in Palls Church, Virginia. According 
to Dr. MERRILL, the purpose of NCI is to support closed captioning 
for the .hearing impaired. 


Both Dr. .MERRILL and the appointee are on the Board of 
Directors of NCI, and through that position. Dr. MERRILL -first 
became acquainted with the appointee. Additionally, Dr. MERRILL 
is on the Executive Committee of the Board of Directors. 


-The Board .meets five or six times a year, so Dr. MERRILL 
sees the appointee on a fairly regular basis. 

The appointee has done an excellent job managing BOSTON 
UNIVERSITY. When he .first became, Rresident, the University was 
experiencing financial problems, which the appointee rectified. 


The appointee is extremely articulate, with Dr. MERRILL 
stating, "Re has his head screwed on right." 

.Although his right arm is deformed, this disability 
does not fase the appointee. He is a very outgoing individual. 


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Dr. jMERRlLIi has no knowledge that the appointee uses ■ 
drugs, or abuses alcohol. He cautioned that he ds not dn regular 
contact with the appointee, since his knowledge of the appointee', 
primarily i.s limited to the few NCI Board Meetings. 

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.To the; best of his knowledge, the appointee lives 
within .his financial means. 

:Dr. MERRILL was the .President of GALLAUDET ONIVERSIT.Y 
In Washington', D. C., for fourteen years. GALXaUDET Is .known as 
the University for students who have a hearing impairment. The 
appointee gave a speech at GALXAUDET about two years ago, and Ur. 
MERRILL said it was .the best speech he had ever heeord regarding 
hearing disability. 

Dr. MERRILL vouched for trie .appointee's character and 
loyalty, and highly recommended him for a position of trust with 
the UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT. 


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RE: HARTFORD TELETYPE TO THE BUREAU, 7-24-87. 
DETAILS 
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ADVISED HE HAS. BEEN ACQUAINTED WITH APPOINTEE 
FOR AT LEAST 2 1/2 YRS . HE EXPLAINED THAT HE 
HAD BEEN CHAIRMAN, OF AN ORGANIZATION TITLED THE 
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BUT. THIS WAS REORGANIZED AND THE NAME WAS CHANGED 
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ACQUAINTED WITH.. APPOINTEE WHO WAS THE PRESIDENT OF 
THE BOSTON UNIVERSITY. BOSTON UNIVERSITY WAS SEEKING 
AFFILIATION WITH THE CENTER FOR DEMOCRACY AND HE HAD 
MET WITH APPOINTEE ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS. HE BELIEVES 

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APPOINTEE HAS PERFORMED TREMENDOUSLY IN UPGRADING 
; THE STANDARDS OF BOSTON UNIVERSITY AND HE REGARDS 
HIM AS A VERY INTELLIGENT, ACTIVE, AND OUTSPOKEN 
INDIVIDUAL WHO IS TOTALLY HONEST AND FORTHRIGHT. 

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: APPOINTEE IS A VERY LOGICAL, LEVEL HEADED, AND RESPONSIBLE 

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HIS POSITIONS ARE WELL THOUGHT OUT, WELL EXPRESSED, 

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THE FIELD OF EDUCATION.. HE REGARDS HIM AS AN INTENSELY 
LOYAL INDIVIDUAL TO AMERICAN INSTITUTIONS AND DEMOCRACY 
AND HIS LOYALTY,. INTEGRITY, JUDGEMENT, AND STABILITY ARE 

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OF THE HIGHEST CALIBER; ' 

HE HAS BECOME WELL ACQUAINTED WITH APPOINTEE FOR THE 
PAST 2 1/2 YRS AND IN HIS ROLE AS A MEMBER OF THE BOARD 

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OF DIRECTORS, HE MEETS WITH APPOINTEE AT LEAST ONCE 
QUARTERLY AND COMMUNICATES WITH HIM: REGULARLY BY 
TELEPHONE. HE IS ACTIVELY- INVOLVED WITH BOSTON AS A- 
COMMUNITY AND ESPECIALLY IN. THE INTEREST OF BS UNIVERSITY 
AS PART OF THE CENTER FOR DEMOCRACY. HE HAS , SOCIALIZED WITH 
APPOINTEE AND HIS FAMILY AND CONSIDERS HIM AN EXCELLENT 
FAMILY MAN AND ONE'S. WHO MORAL CHARACTER AND REPUTATION ARE 
ABOVE REPROACH AND ARB OF THE HIGHEST CALIBER. HE HAS NEVER 
HAD REASON TO BELIEVE OR EVEN SUSPECT ALCOHOL ABUSE, DRUG 
INVOLVEMENT' OR ANY OTHER MORAL CHARACTER DEFECT WHICH- WOULD 
CAUSE HIM TO EVEN HESITATE IN RECOMMENDING HIM FOR ANY 


SENSITIVE POSITION. 


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FOR SENSITIVE POSITIONS IN THE U.S. GOVERNMENT AND NOTHING 
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APPOINTEE, HIS FAMILY, OR ADMINISTRATION OR THE POSITION FOR 
WHICH HE IS BEING CONSIDERED. HE BELIEVES THAT APPOINTEE WOULD 
BE AN ASSET TO ANY POSITION FOR WHICH HE IS BEING CONSIDERED, AND 
HE WOULD PERFORM ALL HIS DUTIES IN A MOST CAPABLE, DEDICATED, 

CONSCIENTIOUS, AND COMMENDABLE MANNER. HE CONCLUDED BY Y 

. RECOMMENDING HIM WHOLE HEARTEDLY. 

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Dear Mr. Culvahouse: 

In accordance with a request received from you on 
July 9, 1987/ a background investigation was initiated concerning 
Dr. John Robert Silber. Transmitted herewith is a summary 
memorandum containing the results of this investigation. 


A background investigation was conducted concerning 
Dr. Silber in 1983 and an expanded name check was also completed 
on him in October, 1984, the results of which have been 
previously provided to you. The. enclosed summary memorandum 
covers the period since August, 1983. This summary memorandum 
also contains information dating back prior to 1983 concerning a 
disorderly conduct arrest of one of Dr. Silber 's relatives. This 
information was. not previously provided to you because FBI policy 
at that time did not include searching the names of an 
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Intelligence Agency was made at the outset of this inquiry, but 
to date the results have not been received. Also, additional 
inquiries are being conducted concerning information contain 
FBI files concerning Dr. Silber. We will forward the result 
the above-mentioned inquiries to you when that information is 
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NOTE:. Dr* Silbor is currently employed as president of Boston 
University, Boston, Massachusetts. He is being Investigated for 
an unspecified presidential appointment, which requires Senate 
confirmation. Investigation revealed, information, contained in 
FBI files indicating Dr. Sllber was alleged to have been Involved 
in political; corruption with the' forjner Mayor of Boston, 
investigation by the FBI failed to. s ubstantiate the alle gation. 

This matter was coordina ted with SSAf I Public bs 

Corruption Bnlt, CID, bv l I SPIN Unit, CIP, on b?c 

July 28, 1987, and July 29, 1987. An FBI Ident ificatio n Record 
was also located concerning one. of Dr. Silber's l [ Indicating 

ho was arrested in 1972 for disorderly conduct. 





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THE INVESTIGATION OP DR. SILBER COVERED INQUIRIES AS TO 
HIS CHARACTER/ LOYALTY, AND GENERAL STANDING, BUT NO INQUIRIES 
WERE MADE AS TO THE SOURCES OP HIS INCOME. 


The inforn^ation in this summary memorandum covers the 
period since August, 1983, and also contains arrest information 
dating back prior to 1983 concerning one of Dr. Silber's 
relatives. Dr. Silber was born August 15, 1926, in San Antonio, 
Texas^ . ■ ■■» »«« * 

Employment 

Since August, 1983, Dr. Silber has continued to be 
employed as President of Boston University, Boston, 

He also serves as a member of the Board of 
Trustees of Boston University. 


Pamily Status 


Dr. Silber is married to the former Mary Kathryn 

Underwood, who he has indicated is a United States citizen. 

Dr. and Mrs. Silber. their dauahhors.l I 


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Brookline, Massachusetts. 


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reside at 132 Carlton Street, 


Dr. Silber's father, Paul George Silber, is deceased. 
In addition to those individuals listed above. Dr. Silber has 
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Jewell Zemary Joslin 
San Antonio, Texas. 

David Joslin Silber 
New York, New York 


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Based on the background infocwation furnished by. 
DC. SiXber/ he has no close relatives residing in coramunist- 
controlled countries. 

Interviews ' 


Ihirty-eight persons, consisting of current and foreaer 
subordinates and colleagues, neighbors, references, professional 
associates, and social acquaintances, were interviewed. They 
advised Dt. S^ilbet is, a loyal American whose character, 
reputation, and associates are above reproach. They stated they 
are unaware of any Illegal drug use or alcohol abuse by 
Dr. Silber, nor have they ever known him to exhibit, any type of 
bias or prejudice against any class of citizen or any type of 
religious, racial or ethnic group. One of Dr. silber' s 
subordinates described him as an extremely kind and considerate 
employer who has an employee's, interest at heart. She also 
commented that Dr. Silber is one of the most honest, trustworthy 
and sincere individuals she has ever met. A professional 
associate stated that Dr.. Silber is a man of very deep moral 
conviction, and ho described him as conscientious, patriotic and 
a good family roan, A colleague stated that Dr. Silber possesses 
outstanding intellectual and leadership capabilities, and he , 
characterized him as an extraordinary individual with great 
talents. An associate stated that he has the utmost confidence; 
in Dr. silbet's discretion, integrity and moral character, and he 
described him as a very principled individual who possesses high 
ethical standards. They all recommended him for a position of 

trust and responsibility. 

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Among those interviewed are the. following: 

Warren H. Summons, Jr. , Director, National Captioning 

Institute, interviewed in Princeton., New Jersey; 

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Arthur G. B. Metcalf, Chairman of the. Board of 
Directors, The Electronics Corporation of America, Waltham, 
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and member of the Board of Trustees, Boston. Qniversity, Boston, 
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Boston University, Boston, Massachusetts, 


Credit and Arrest Checks 


Information has been received from an appropriate 
credit reporting agency indicating its files contaia no pertinent 
information concerning Dr. Silbor. 

information has been received from appropriate law 
enforcejnent agencies indicating their files contain, no record 
concerning Dr, Silber. 

security Clearances 

Dt^ Silber holds an active top secret clearance granted 
to him in January, 198.7, by the Department of Defense in 
connection, with his participation on the Defense Policy Board, 
Advisory Committee. 

Agency Checks , 

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Information has been received from the following 
governmental agencies indicating their files contain either 
no record or no additional pertinent information concerning 
Dr. Silber: 

office of Personnel Management; 

Defense Central mdex of Investigations; 

Defense Industrial Security Clearance office; 

Department of Defense; 

Public Integrity Section and appropriate 
United States Attorneys, 

Department of Justice; 

and the United states Secret Service. 

Information has been received from the White House 
Office indicating that Dr. Silber was nominated to be a member of 
the Advisory Board for Radio Broadcasting to Cuba on April 17, 
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Searches o£ the various, indices^ o£ the PBI^ including 
but not limited to tjho central, indor maintained at. FBI 
Headquarters, the index: of the Identification Division, the 
indices of all field offices and other appropriate computer data 
bases, did not identify any documents' that contain pertinent 
information identifiable toJith Dr. silber or his close relatives, 
except for the attached. FBI Identification Record concerning a 
disorderly conduct arrest on an individ ual who appears to. be 
identical to one of Dr. Silber 's| |and the following: be 

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In*September , 198S, the. FBI initiated a 
criminal investigation baaed on accusations 
that the John Hancock Mutual Life Insurance 
Company (JHMLIC) , Boston, Massachusetts, 
was pressured by former Boston Mayor 
Kevin H. White into making a four million 
dollar corporate gift to Boston University 
in exchange for the partial nullification 
of a development agreement between JHMLIC 
and the City of Boston. This agreement 
originally provided for both the' demolition 
of a JHMLIC. building, once the John. Hancock 
Tower was. completed, and the eventual 
construction of a public park at that site. 

It v;as further alleged that former Mayor 
White would only approve this change if 
JHMLIC made a four million dollar gift to 
the School of Engineering of Boston 
University, Which was then under construc- 
tion. . Investigation, revealed that JMMLIC 
did, in fact, make a four and one-half 
million dollar, contribution to Boston 
University in 1983, and a. review of various 
records has confirmed that JHMLIC was able 
to have the development agreement changed. 

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The investigation also determined that 
Mayor White and Dr. Silber had a long- 
standing personal relationship. Also, 

Dr. Silber was alleged to have engaged in 
strong-arm tactics among Boston University 
administrators in order to raise campaign 
funds, for former Mayor white during his. re- 
, election campaigns. FBI files further . 
indicate that, after former Mayor White 
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In May, 1987, this matter was presented to 
the United States Attorney's Office for the 
District of Massachusetts, Boston, 

Massachusetts, which declined prosecution 
due to lack of evidence to substantiate and 
prove; a Federal: violation. 

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in FBI files concerning Dr. Silber- have not yet been completed. 


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INDICES SEARCHES AT FBIHfl HAVE DETERMINED THAT BOSTON 

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SILBER HAS INVOLVED IN POSSIBLY CORRUPT PRACTICES INVOLVING 

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FORMER MAYOR KEVIN H. WHITE, THE JOHN HANCOCK MUTUAL LIFE 

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MAYOR WHITE. 

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SUBJECT; JOHN ROBERT^ILBER; 

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BUDED; 7/24/87 






8/3/87.: 


Re teletype from Acting Director, FBI, to Boston, 
Enclosed for FBIHQ are the following' documents; 


1. Boston airtel to Director, dated 7/20/87 reporting 
all indices checks conducted 7/16/87 re appointee and relatives, 
BS File 161A-6213, serial 23. 

2. Documents from BS File 194C-45Q captioned; 

KEVIN H. WHITE, 

FORMER MAYOR, A 

CITY OF BOSTON; f 

CORRUPTION WITHIN THE 
BOSTON REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY; 

HOBBS ACT - CPO; 

EXTORTION; MAIL FRAUD 

a) Serial 1, an airtel dated 9/19/86 from SAC, 
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on 9/17 and 18, 1986 and 


c) Serial 67, anairtel from SAC, Boston to 
Director, FBI, dated 5/22/87, with a three (3) page. DIM enclosed. 


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caused to be searched again all 


Boston indices and personally. reviewed all references to 
appointee. With the exception of the documents enclosed, the 
references contain no derogatory information, comments or 
negative inferences concerning appointee. 

Report, of SA| | dated 7/22/87, cover 

page erroneously , references A Boston airtel to Director, dated 
7/16/87.: That airtel was in fact dated 7/20/87,, altho ugh the 

indices s,earches were conducted by Elsur indices ciefk,r 

I on 7/16/87 . She had advised SA | I that her indices 

searcnes pertaining to appointee. eund relatives Were "negative”, 
and th at she was preparing an airtel that day reporting same. SA 
^included] [oral report in the administrative 


section of his report and references her airtel believing it: 
would be sent dated 7/16 /87 . r When his Y pport-, was signed oUt by 
relief S? | J Ms j I airtel of 7/20/87 had not 

yet been indexed and filed, and. was not available for review to 
correct erroneous reference or even. suggest that "non-derogatory" 
references concerning appointee, had been located and reviewed. 


. ^ With, reference to your request that Boston review and 
submit copies of news paper articles from the Boston Herald 
morgue, see report of 1 "b ated 7/23/87, page 31, 

the Boston Herald's policy is to furnish, any articles they deem 
derogatory following their review. They Will not allow FBI 
Agents to search and review their morgue. The Boston Globe's 
long standing policy; has been to deny access to the FBI to their 
morqUe and they will not. conduct a review and/or make available 
any articles, regardless of content. 


Regarding the' "full det ails of •the intervi ew conducted 


of the appointee", see report ofl 


Jdated 7/23/87, 


page 6; appointee made himself available for only a few minutes 
on 7/14^87, just before, departing for Logan Airport on a trip 

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questions concerning appointee's alcohol abuse, drug use, 
financial dealings and suitability for a sensitive position with 
the Un ited States Goverranent were specifically asked of Ms. 

I who prepared appointee's SF-86 in conjunction with 
appointee for s\:ibiaission to the Government. Some additional 
details resulted from, this interview, but no mention Was made of 
appointee's involvement in matter which led to his appearing, 
before FGJ in 1986 relative to allegations in BS file 194C-450. 

.Appointee's unavailability for an indepth interview Was 
telephonically discussed with FBIHQ and consideration of 
extending the Buded, evaluated and decided against. FBIHQ 
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CITY OF BOSTON; 
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Boston teletype to Bureau dated 9/16/86, captioned "UNSUBS; 
CORRUPTION WITHIN THE BOSTON REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY (BRA) ; HOBBS 
ACT - CPO; OO;BOST0N," Boston file number 194C-420. 


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copies of an LHM setting forth the synopsis of this matter. A 

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Boston, Massachusetts 
September 19, 1986 


KEVIN H. WHITE, 

FORMER MAYOR, 

CITY OF BOSTON; 

CORRUPTION WITHIN THE 
BOSTON REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY; 

HOBBS ACT - CORRUPTION OF A PUBLIC OFFICIAL; 

EXTORTION; MAIL FRAUD 


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of Massachusetts, Boston, Massachusetts, a letter which outlined 
allegations of possible misconduct during former Mayor KEVIN H. 
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questionaoie transaction. — The aiiegktion is that John Hancock 
Compamy, Boston, Massachusetts, was pressured by former Mayor 
WHITE into making a four million dollar corporate gift to Boston 
University in order to get a change in a development agreement 
which had been made with the City of Boston in the late 1960 's. 
This change was sought in the summer of 1982. The original 
agreement that John Hancock had entered into with the city of 
Boston was that once the new John, Hancock Tower was built, 
another office building owned by Hancock at 197 Clarendon Street, 
Boston, Massachusetts, would be demolished and in its place a 
park would be constructed for the citizens of the City. 

In 1982, Hancock determined that it wished to use this 
older building and sought the city's approval to change the deal 
acco^ingly. A number of city approvals were necessary to 
effectuate this change, the first and most importemt being that 
of the BRA. The BRA emd other city agencies approved the change 
in late 1982 and early 1983. 

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KEVIN H. WHITE, 

FORMER MAYOR, 

CITY OF BOSTON; 

CORRUPTION WITHIN THE 
BOSTON REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY; 

HOBBS ACT - CORRUPTION OF A PUBLIC OFFICIAL; 
EXTORTION; MAIL FRAUD 


The implication of the allegation is that former Mayor 
KEVIN WHITE would only approve this changet if John Hancock made a 

four million dollar gift to the School of fengineering at Boston 
UniVGJTSity (BU)/ Vllicll T/mtkt ^ 

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Investigation to date has revealed that John Hancock 
has made a four and one half million dollar contribution to BU in 
early 1983. Various records and reports confirm that John 
Hancock was able to get this agreement with the City of Boston 
changed during the same time peri^. 

_ BRA r ecords for the faJl of 1982 confirmed that SILBER 

^^1 __ ■ ■ ■ _ ^ about the Hancock matter in 

October, 198^. a newspaper 'article ’from early 1984', about the 
relationship between KEVIN WHITE and JOHN SILBER, reports that 
the Hancock contribution to BU came out of a private meeting 
between KEVIN WHITE , and the Hancock Chainaan of toe Board JOHN 
McELWEE. In this same article, a BRA Spokesman states that there 
was no relationship whatsoever between BU and toe City ' s aooroval 

of John Hancock's proposal to change their agreement with toe 
City. 


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KEVIN WHITE and SILBER have had a long-standing' 
personal relationship and when WHITE left Boston iCity Hall during 
January, 1984, WHITE went to work at BU reportedly at a salary of 
lAft ftAA « .s., ^ired sfeveral of white ' s 


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. |many years ago as a consultant, paying her 

approximately $20,000 per year for her part-time services 




Additionally, SILBER is alleged to have engaged in 
strong-arm tactics among BU Administrators in order to raise 
campaign funds for former Mayor WHITE during his re-election 
c^unpaigns. 


I I has been stopoenaed before a Federal Grand Jury, 

Boston, Massachusetts , and he appeared before toe Grand Jury on 
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CORRUPTION WITHIN THE 
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HOBBS ACT - CORRUPTION OF A PUBLIC OFFICIAL; 

EXTORTION; MAIL FRAUD 

provided detailed information of what transpired between John 
Hancock and the City of Boston. 

Boston is attempting to ascertain the BRA Attorney who 
made the aforementioned allegation at which time he will be 
intewiewed. Boston will also interview the BRA officials who 
participated in the review and decision process on the Hancock 
matter as well as Hancock personnel who are involved in this 
transaction. Records of toe BRA, Boston University, and John 
Hancock will be located, obtained, and reviewed by toe FBI. 

The facts of this matter were discus sed with Assistant 
United States Attorney (AUSA^f I Boston. 

Massachusetts, and.AUSA T I concurred that this investigation 
was warranted and advised that he would prosecute officials from 
toe City of Boston if sufficient evidence was developed. 


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JQHN ^ G j._3agJBI>:^ E,_ Chairinan and Chief Ex ecutive Officer 

advised of 

^e Identities of the interviewing Agenfi^SSTthe nature of the 
inquiry. He thereafter furnished the following information: 


McEIWEE resides at 3 longfellow Road, Winchester, 
Massachusetts, telephone number (617) 729-2709. 

McEIWEE has been enployed by the John Hancock Mutxial 
Life Insurance Company for a period of 41 years . 


^ On January 1, 1982, he bec^uxle Chairman and Chief 
Executive Officer of John Hancock Mutual Life Insurance Comoanv. 
Prior to that from January, 1979 until his present positionrS^ 
was President. From October, 1972 tmtil Januaxry, 1979, he held a 
position of Senior Vice President and Assistant Secretary. 

^ring tois period of time, he had the official responsibility 


From August 1, 1965 through October, 1972, he was Vice 
President of Personnel at John Hancock Mutual Life Insurance 
Company. 

McELWEE explained that the John Hancock Mutual Life 
Insurance Company began construction on their tower building 
during August, 1968. The Hancock Tower was not completed and 
occupied until the last week of January, 1976. Originally the 
Hancock Tower was intended to be occupied during late 1972 or 
early 1973. The Hancock Tower consists of 62 architectural 
stories and of two million square feet of office space. 


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Continuation of JOHN McELWEE ,On 9/17/86 and 9/18/85 /Page 2 

It was originally thought that the Hancock , Tower Would satisfy 
Hancock's office space needs until least the year 2000. 

McELWEE advised that KENNETH F. TlacIVER. Coinsorate 
Secretary, John, Hancock Mutual Life Insurance Company/ Was the 
officer in charge of home office real estate until he retired 
during September or October, 1972 It Was at this point that 
McEpiEE became Senior Vice Resident and Secretary and had the 
official responsibility forVseal estate. McELWEE oversaw the. day 
to day operations of EI^ERtVerouty . . who Was in charge of the 
tower construction. WALTER TAUAGHER was PROUTY's number two - man 
in administrative operations and home office real estate. 


It was during October, 1972, that both PROUTY and GALLAGHER 
retired from John, Hamcock Mutual Life. Insurance Compamy. 

^ McELWEE advised that he does not recall amy meetings With 
city officials regarding the Clarendon Building and the John 
Hancock Tower. The negotiations regarding the tdWer and the 
tglarendon Building Were handled by PROUTY, GALLAGHER, and| 

3 With John Hancock's Inves^ent 
Real Estate Division. These people had dealings with city 
officials and the various agencies from the City of Boston 

regarding the approvals of the Hancock ToWer and the Clarendon 
Building. % 

ROBERT YondergaN (deceased^ Was the individual from John 
Hancock's Law Department who assisted With the legal matters 
regarding the aforementioned project.; 


Hancock's agreement With the City of Boston Was that once 
the Hancock Tower Was completed, the old Clarendon Building 
(which Was owned by John . Hancock) would be demolished and a city 
park; Would be created. Also John Hancock Mutual Life Insurance 
Company agreed to finish the exterior facade on the Berkeley 
Building and also construct a small addition 'that Would be used 
as a, public service facility; 


Aythis point of the interview, McELWEE requested thaf, 


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is also a member of the Board of Directors, of 


McELWEE explained that while the Hancock Tower was being 
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created, in front of Trinity Church. This open space had some 
effect on the wind, currents in that area and that any additional 

open space would be very undesirable because of the high winds, 
etc. A 

JERRY BLEUKENi. then Chairmem of the Board, John Hancock 
Mutual Life Insurartgfe Company, met on at least two occasions With 
•former, Mayor^KEVIN-lfalTE , City of Boston, regarding the Clarendon 

The origii^ plans and agreement with the City of 
Boston regarding the narendon gH.Udipg. vas that once the Hancock 
Tower was completed, the -Clarendon Building, would.be raised. 
During 1971 through 1972, there were a series of incidents of 
glass failure at the Hancock Tower which were .potentially very 
hazardous.; A decision had '.been made^by Hancock officials as well 
as various agencies from the city of Boston that all glass in the 
Hancock Tower would be removed and replaced with plywood until a 
remedy could be found regarding the glass failure. He. believes 
It was during late 1974 that a resolution was reached and the 
glass began, to be replaced in the toWef. 

During this period of time, McEU^E believes there was an. 
oral agre^ent between John Hancock Mutual Life Insurance Company 
and the City of Boston by which the plans for raising the 
Clarendon Building, Would be suspended until the Hancock Tower 
glass problem was resolved and the building occupied. 

McELWEE learned of the aforementioned agreement between John 
Hancock and the City of Boston from the former Chairman of the 
Board. 

Hancock began to move its people into the tower building all 
trough 1976 and early 1977. At this point, all employees from 
the Clarendon Building had been moved into the Hancock Tower. 

McELWEE stated that in 1976 or 1977, two things happened 
regarding, the Clarendon Building. A proposal emerged (not from 
John Hancock Mutual Life Insurance Company) that the Clarendon 
Building should be. rehabilitated and occupied by a^non-profit 
institution. He heard of this proposal through JERRY BLEUKEN, 
former Chairman of the Board, John Hancock. McELWEE stated that 
this proposal never materialized and he cannot recall the reasons 
why It did- not materialize. 

Also sometime, during 1976 or 1977, former Mayor KEVIN WHITE 
made a visit to the John Hancock Tower with some> digniwry. It 
was during this visit that Mayor WHITE met with EDWARD MATZ. 
President, John. Hancock Mutual Life Insuf 2 mce Company . The Mayor 
stopped by to say hello to MATZ and it was during this visit that 
MATZ said to the Mayor that We should get together and talk about 
the resolution of the Clarendon Building. John 


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Continuation, of JOHN McED^E ,On 9/17/86 and 9/18/85 , Page 4 

Hancock: Mutual Life Insurance officials had heard that the City 
of Boston was beginning to question additional open space in that 
area became of the wind situation. It was the city , of Boston 
first, indicated to John Hancock Mutual Life Insurance 
Company that the Clarendon Building could possible r^ain 
standing and remain a tsuc— producing piece, of property. 


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Sometime in 1978 or 1979, MATZ was invited to the Parkman 
House, Beacon Street, Boston, Massachusetts, by Mayor WHITE to 
discuss^ toe Clarendon Building.: MATZ asked McELMEE to accompany 
him to this meeting. McELWEE recalls that this meeting took 
place at approximately 8:30 or 9:00 AM and in attendance were 
himself, ^TZ, and Mayor KEVIN WHITE. During this breakfast 
meeting, they spoke about the Clarendon 'Building in general 
terms. McEJ^E also recalls that MATZ updated toe Mayor on toe 
present condition of toe Hancock ToWer aind also toe possible use 
of toe Clarendon Building for a non-profit entity. He’ recalls 
toere was some discussion about toe pros and cons about raising 

Building as opposed to retaining toe building. ^ 
of^j^Z recall if this topic Was initiated by the Mayor 


1 . and McEIWEE Wanted to ascertain from toe Mayor what 

should be done with toe Clarendon Building. The Mayor informed 

Mayor) would re-contact them at a 
his decision. McEW^EE, in his mind, thought 
that: toe Mayor would get back to them, Within a few Weeks. 


*.v *. McELWEE went into this meeting, he was fully convinced 

Hancock would tear down toe Clarendon Building. 

McELWEE believes there was a second . xaeetjjig with the Mayor 

regarding this subject but he. is not sure when this meeting took 
place, toe date emd who attended. 

-gP ^TZ became Chairman of toe Board of 
John Hancock Mutual Life insurance Company. McELWEE believes 
toat sometime after this date, there may have been a proposal 
from toe City of Boston asking John Hancock Mutual Life-Insurance 
Company If toey Would be interested in keeping toe Clarendon 

^his proposal would allow .Hancock to use the Clarendon 
Building provided there was some public use. McELWEE heard of 
tois proposal through ROBERT LONDERGON . and WALTER GALLAGHER. The 

additional space and if Hancock agreed 
to allow toe City to use some of toe Clarendon Building's space, 
toe City would allow toe Clarendon Building to remain standing. 

Again, McELWEE stated toat tois proposal did not. stem from 
John Hancock Mutual Life Insurance Company but rather from toe 
City of Boston. 


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Continuation Of JOHN McELWEE ,0n 9/17/86 and 9/18/85 /Page 5 

John Hancock Mutual Life Insurance Company was not agreeable 
to this proposal because Hancock did not vemt any third parties 
in their buildings, certainly not a city agency. According to 
McEDTEE, that proposal never, went anywhere except it clarified 
for the officials at John Hancock Hutual Life Insurance Company 
that maybe the Clarendon Building would not have to be raised;. 

McEIMEE "believes that sometime in 1979 the Mayor's Office or 
the Mayor WHITE called McED^EE or he (McELWEE) possibly called 
the Mayor requesting a meeting regarding the status of the 
Clarendon Building. It was during this time-frcime that John 
Hancock Mutual Life Insuremce Compamy began to feel space 
constraints in their tower building. Again the Clarendon 
Building had been vacant since the Tower was occupied during, late 
1976 or early 1977. 


Because of additional needed office space, John Hancock 
Mutual Life Insurance Company hoped that if there Was some chance 
that the Clarendon Building could be salvaged^ they Would like to 
save this building for their needed space. 


McELWEE adv4.sed lA at on October 10, 1979, 

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Company . , .an d Mr J I (Meredith and Grew) met wi^ 

I jJ Boston . Keaevelopment Authority for the purpose 6t 

requesting that John Ha nc^k b e allowed to re-assess the use of 
the Clarendon Buildina. l I advised that the Boston 

Redevelopment Authority (BRA) would take this request under 
advisement. 


During September, 1979, f 
indication from the BRA througHT 


received a verbal 
]that the City would not 


object to John Hancock re-assessing the vise of the Clarendon 
Building. 


On June 9, 1980, the Director's Building Committee approved 
the vertical scheme of rehabilitation, on the Clarendon Building 
and authorized the appropriate Hancock officials to .make a 
proposal to the City of Boston. This scheme provided a capital 
outlay of approximately $22,000,000 and provided approximately 
200,000 square feet of Class A office rental space and 200,000 
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I m et with Mayor 
ourang this meeting. 


KEVIN WHITE and BRA 

indicated he did not object to John Hancock presenting 
^ new proposal on the Clarendon parcel but made it guite’ clear 

wat , such a '.proposal must include some sort of a commitment to 
the City of Boston. 

.On August 12, 1980, John. Hancock made a formal presentation 

Vto the BRA. Representing John H^ cock Mutual Life Insurance 
laompanv was I I ^ — .. — 


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proposal thar was presentedHEo the iftfliuaea ' approximately 

10/000 square feet of office space oh the first floor which would 
be for public use. 

_ Durinq October/ 1980/ John H ancock . l^tu al Life Insurance 
Coitipany offi cials learned through! jthat BRAI 


indicated that the deal could probably be made if 
j onn Hancock agreed to rent 175,000 sgUare feet of office space 
at toe Clarendon Building to toe City of Boston for use by 
various departments of toe city Administration. 


During January. I98i , 


McEIWEE ad yised that 




met with 


that John Hancock 


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Mutual Life Insurance Company did not wish to lease any space in 
toe Clarendon Building to the City of Boston. 

w October 29, 1981, at toe Mayor's request, Mr. MATZ and 

McE^E met with Mayor WHITE. During this meeting, toe Mayor 
indicated that many things had toemged in toe City and he thought 
toat witoin toe next 30-40 days> toe City of Boston would be able 

to furnish John Hancock Mutual Life Insurance Company a decision 
on toe Clarendon Building proposal . 


November 17, 1 981.r 

At; this meetingJ 


and 


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met wito> BRA 


proposed xnar John Hamcock HUtuai 


Life Insurance Company make -a contribution which would be used to 
finance a public improvement sUch as the; re-design of Copley 
Plaza . John Hancock Mutual Life Insurance Company indicated to 
Jthat such a commitment would be preferable to providing 


space in toe Clarendon Building as long as toe price tag was not 
unreasonable. 

4 Also on November 17, 1981, McELWEE received a letter from 
wj^yor KEyiN WHITE inviting >him to become a member of toe 
^^loyision Committee , , which was a non-profit access corporation. 
This letter was daISflKi November 13, 1981. This letter also 


indicated toat 


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tois roatter fgr Mayor KEVIN WHITE. McELWE E state d that he was 

^naiae and knew thad 


familiar with 
employed in some capacity by Mayor KEVIN WHITO 


was formerly 


— When McELWEE received the aforementioned letter, he gave it 

tol |Legal Counsel, John Hancock Mutual Life 

Insurance, company, for an opinion. 


On November 24, 1981, McEI^TEE met withi I at his 

office at Jo lm Hanc ock Mutual Life Insurance Company. During 
this meeting f [ explained in broad terms what this commission 
would do and the objectives of the commission. McELWEE stated 
that to the best of his recollection, there was no talk fronf^ 
about John Hancock; Mutual Life* Insurance Company making a 
contribution. tO’ Boston. University. 


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received at John Hancock 


from! 

that was composed b_. 

WHITE'S letter on the catlevision ' Committee mentioned above! 


Also during January, 1982, BRa| 
^d indicated that if Jomi 


Hancock would buy Mr. 


called 


J ownership in Tent City and donate this lan<T?E? the 

v;iuy, a aeai. coUld probably be made on the Clarendon. Building.. 


During February, 1982, BRA 


^ j 1 “I. — — ' ■ iCalled and. 

indicated the price tag on Tent City to be somewhere between 1.5 

million and 4.4 million dollars- m Li I indicated the price 

was too high and asked if he| | co uld Hnd other intereste d 

parties to share the cost I U nformedf Jthat hel 



would talk to the Copley Place Developer. 

McEIWEE advised, that prior to receiving the letter from 
Mayor KEVIN WHITE inviting hi ^ to be a mem ber of the. Cablevision 
Committee, he was informed by l I that the rumor was that 

he (MCED7EE). Would be approached by the Mayor and asked to sit on 
the Cablevision Committee in. the City of Boston. McELWEE 's 
reaction was he did not Want to do this but if it meant Hancock 
keeping the Clarendon Building, he would be willing to do this. 

He told l I to have a message filter back to the Mayor in a 

nice way that McEIWEE was* extremely bUsy and coUld not 
participate* in this committee, but if it was the Mayor's wish. 
McEIWEE coUld be persuaded. , ' . 


^ On April 15, 1982, there was a meeting at Boston City Hall 
in the Mayor's Office. McEIWEE attended this meeting along* with 

I BRA, €uid Mayor KEVIN WHITE. McEIWEE 's 
objective Was to obtain some type of decision from the Mayor 


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that the Clarendon Building remain standing and John Hancock be 
allowed to rehabilitate, this building for some use which would be 
acceptable to John Hancock Mutual Life Insurance Company or that 
the building be raised. ^ 

During this meeting, McEIl^E explained to the Mayor the 
recent growth of John. Hancock Mutual Life Insurance Company and 
the company's need for additional space. He also explained to 
the Mayor that Hancock was engaged in long-range planning 
regarding growth and development and he (McELMEE) had to receive 
some type of a commitment from the Mayor whether the' Clarendon 
Building could be kept, standing or raised. He further explained 
to the Mayor that by keeping the Clarendon Building, it would 
create additional jobs for residents of the City. Also John 
Hancock Mutual Life Insurance Company woxild like to remain in the 
City of Boston but if' the Clarendon Building had to be raised, 
John Hancock would not hesitate to look for additional space 
outside the City of Boston. 

Throughout their conversation, McELWEE obviously knew that 
the ' Clarendon Building coUld remain standing if John Hancock 
Mutual Life Insurance Company and the City coUld. agree. on scaae 
mutually acceptable alternative commitment. McELWEE also told 
the Mayor that if the Clarendon Building could r^ain standina. 
he needed some indication of dollar value in the way of ah ^ 
alternative cononitoent. WHITE informed McELWEE that John Hancock 
Mutual Life Insurance Company would have to spend probably five 
or six million dollars towards an alternative commitment. 

McEpJEE stated that he told the Mayor if he coUld get one half of 
that amount from the Board of Directors, he would be lucl^. 

At the conclusion of this meeting, the. Mayor said you guys 
(meahihg John Hancock. Mutual Life Insurance Company) certainly 
deserve a decision. McEI^E stated that no decision or 
alternative commitment was reached on that particular day. 

A few days following the aforementioned meeting, McELWEE 

fcol q [toat there are no secrets in the city and 

instructed ! H to retain a real estate firm and let it be 

known that John Hancock Mutual Life Insurance Company' was looking’ 
for land outside the City of Boston. McELWEE stated that 
recently John Hancock Mutual Life. Insurance Company had -built a 
data processing TOnter in. Marlborough, so it was obvious John 
Hancock Mutual Life Insurance Company would go outside the.Citv 
of Boston for additional space. 


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iMcELWEE was hoping that word would filter back to City Hall and 

the Mayor that Hancock was actively looking for space outs ide^of 
the City. - 


McEIA^E believes that this tactic worked and the information 
filtered back to City Hall, the Mayor, and the BRA. 


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McEIWEE later learned through[ 


that 


— — . BRA, felt, that Mayor WHITE'S figure on the alternative 

commitment price that WHITO had given to McELWEE during • their 
April 15, 1982 meeting was too low. 


A numbe^ of weeks pass^ by and McELWEE never heard from the 
Mayor regarding their discussion of April 15, 1982. 

McELWEE could not recall the exact date but it was 
subse^ent to their April 15, 1982 meeting, that McELWEE received 
a call from' someone associated with the Mayor's Office. McELWEE 
was informed that the Mayor would be at John Hancock Mutual Life 
Insurance Company and the Mayor would like a meeting with 
McELWEE. McELWEE recalls that this was about the time that- 
Copley Place Was Underway or about to get underway. 


Subsequent to the above call, McELWEE and WHITE met at the 
Hancock Tower. McELWEE , stated that he and the Mayor talked ’ 
briefly in McELWEE 's Office. During, their discussion, the Mayor 
^t up from his seat, went over to the Window, and. looked out. 

^^e Mayor then said we have to do something about that (meaning 
toe Clarer^on ]^ilding) . McELWEE then said yes , we ' would like to 
do something with that building whether it be taken down or 
remain. McELWEE also took this opportunity to remind toe Mayor 
of . Hancock' s . plans for toe future. - -j - 


that the Mayor then. said if we, leave toe 
Clarendon Building in place, John Hancock. Mutual Life InsViremce 
Company would still have an obligation to toe City but maybe 
there might be some alternative things Hancock could do. 

McELWEE also took this opportunty to inform toe Mayor that 
if John Hancock ^ Mutual Life Insurance Company had to raise toe 
Clarendon Building, he wanted to r^ind toe Mayor of what toe 
area is like, due to toe wind problem* created by open space. The* 

Mayor then said "yeto,^' adding additional open space in this area 
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McEDflEE stated that the Mayor then said there. , are ' other 
options John Hancock Mutual Life Insurance Company night 
consider. For example, the triangle block by the Turnpike is a 
mess and the Mayor said he would like to see it cleaned up. 
McEIWEE was not familiar with.’ this area and asked the Mayor to 
give him a , better idea of where and what he . was talking edxjut. 
McEI^E and the Mayor then walked to another window in his office 
and the Mayor pointed to the Copley Square Hotel, which is 
located at 25 Huntington Avenue, Boston, Massachusetts. The 
Mayor also told McELWEE that John Hancock Mutual Life Insurance 
Company may consider the renovation of Tent City which would 
provide housing for the City. McEIWEE told the. Mayor that John 
Hancock Mutual Life Insurance Company would not be interested in 
any type of a. venture regarding housing. McEIWEE informed the 
Mayor that he would have the Real Estate Division of John Hancock 
Mutual Life, Insurance, Company look into the parcel of land 
located at 25 Huntington Avenue. McELWEE knew that this parcel 
would be extremely expensive (between ten and twenty 
million dollars)’ and this type of proposal Would be out of the 
realm of possibility. 

V, ^ McE^E requested the. real estate people at John Hancock 
Mutual Life. Insurance ■ Company to furnish him an, estimate on. what 
this parcel of land would cost. 


McELWEE believes that dxiring this meeting with Mayor WHITE 
ne went lonGd two alternative proposals that would be acceptable 
to John Hancock Mutual Life Insurance Coitpany. The two proposals 
that John Hancock Mutual Life Insurance Company suggested were a 
summer employment program , for the kids of Boston or a preparatory 
pr^ram by which. John. Hancock Would teach their employees new 

or programs to better their present skills. Hancock had a 
preparatory program from 1965 or 1968 through 1978, which was 
very beneficial to the John Hancock employees. 


Again, McELWEE believes he .mentioned these proposals to 

Mayor ^IN WHITE during their meeting but the . Mayor did not seem 
too interested. 

Following the aforem entioW meet ing MceLee ♦•ha. 

alternative With l l and] I 

Corporate Operations. H 


. * ..e cannot recall if 

these proposals were ever put on paper and sent to the Mayor. 


McEIWEE and the various Hancock officials began to discuss 
how much money John Hancock Mutual Life Insurance Company would 
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Throughout this entire process/ McEIWEE had. kept the Board 
of Directors completely informed and Up to date regardincr the 
status of the Clarendon Building. • - 


T / ^ McELWEE advised that it would have cost John Hancock Mutual 
Life Insurance Company fifteen million dollars to raise the 
Clarendon Building and re-do the facade , on the Berkeley Building. 

On March 9/ 1982/ McELWEE's Office received a call from the 
Mayor's Office regarding McELWEE's participation on the 
Cablevision Committee. 


Also on March 16 / 1982 J 


sent a letter to 


regarding Cablevision in the. City of ^ston. 

On May_24/ 1982/ at approximately 11:00 AM/ JOHN^ILBER. 


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Hancock Mutual Life Insurance Company/ also attended this 
meeting. SILBER explained the access programming that was 
proposed at ^ston University's School of Science and Engineering 
and suggested that John. Hancock would be interested ’ in several 
features of this, program. SILBER also suggested that John 
Hancock should support this program. 


On June 10 . 1 982. Mayor WHITO inyit^ McELWEE and[ 


] John, Hancock Mutual Life Insurance coiapany. to 


meeting^ at the Partanan House, Boston, Massachusetts, 
MCEU7EE also believes that in attendance at this meeting were! 

I 1 Boston University/ and MICHO SPRING. Deputy 


Mayor/. City of Boston 


heard 


It was during this meeting that McELWEE and l ' , 
about; a concrete proposal regarding access prograMiIiwto be 
created at Boston University.. McED^E had the clear 
^derstanding that the . Boston University proposal was an option 
toat could be chosen. by John Hancock Mutual Life Insurance 

Company. This BU proposal was discussed . exclusively at this 
laeeting. 


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McEI^E was aware of the BU proposal and had a clear 

understanding of this proposal as presented by JOHN SILBER to 

McEIWEE on May 24/ 1982. Also during the meeting that McELWEE 

had with SILBER/ he coUld not recall if SILBER sent him the 

ppposal prior to that meeting or brought it with him on the day 
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McEIKEE stated that as a result of his meeting with SILBER, 
he wrote a letter to Mayor KEVIN WHITE explaining his» meeting 
with SILBER as well as the presentation of a proposal by SILBER. 
McEIWEE also explained in this letter that John Hancock Mutual 
Life Insurance Company was negotiating with the city of Boston 
regarding alternative commitments and did not want to negotiate 

with any other third parties regarding these alternative 
commitments . 


^ During his meeting with SILBER, McELWEE felt in his mind 
that SII^ER wanted to be part of the negotiations regarding .the 

alternative commitment that was taking place between Hancock and 
the City of Boston. 


reason SILBER came to Hancock was to excite 
McEIWEE and John Hancock Mutual Life Insurance Company regarding 
the BU proposal. McELWEE does not recall if euiy figures were 
mentiwed during their meeting. SILBER was looking for corporate 
support and he (SILBER) led McELWEE to believe that support^ad 
' ®*ready been given for this proposal from other areas. 


McEI^E also believes that the proposal had a budget figure 
attached but he is not absolutely sure. 


On June 18, 1982, another letter was received fromi 
regarding ^ blftvIsTo n. As a result of this letter, word went 

back through ^at McEIWEE would not accept a position on 

the Committee. [explained in depth about the Committee that 

vrauld be established 'regarding Cablevision in the City of Boston. 
This aTOess pr^ram had emerged as a development that was to take 
place in the City and would be ce ntered at Bo ston University's 


School of Science and Engineering .F 
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was heading this 


McEDTEE advised that John Hancock's former Chairman of the 
^ard was closely associated with Boston University and served on 
toeir Board. He was also a strong supporter of JOHN SILBER, the 
President of Boston University. 

McELWEE stated that on October 14, 1982, there was a meeting 
at the Parkzcian House, Boston, Massachusetts, and in attendance 
were Mayor KBVIN WHITE, Boston Redevelopment Authority (BRA) 

. land McELWEE. This meeting took place at 

approximately 11:30 AM. 


McELWEE stated that he believes it was during a June, 1982 
meeting or an October, 1982 meeting at the Parkman House that 
KEVIN WHITE came down from the third floor of tha ParTman Housa 

and exchanged pleasantries . In_attendance werd 

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infbrroed this group that they were trying to get some resolution 
'on the John Hancock alternative commitment. McEIWEE stated that 
the. Mayor Was aWare.- that John Hancock found- the BU proposal 
attractive. It was also obvious to everyone present that John 

Hancock Mutual Life Insurance Company felt comfortable With the 
BU proposal. 

McEIWEE stated that ' whatever the. i alternative proposal was. 

It Was John Hancock's pireference to pay the City directly and not 
some Other entity such as BU. 

John Hancock Was Willing to refurbish . Copley Square as a 
second alternative of to fund some type of educational or 
employment, program. John Hancock Mutual Life Insurance Company 

was hoping; to pay the city directly or make a payment directly to 
a non-profit entity. 

The Mayor then informed this. group that there has to be an 
on what should be. a satisfactory 'amount of money. The 
Mayor then explained that on his way down for this meeting, he 
(the^ Mayor) was Wondering what yoix fellas (meaning^ John Hancock) 
should^do at which time he reached into his coat or shirt pocket 
and. retrieved a piece of white paper. The M ayor then said he did 
not want; ^ answer then but told McELWEE and l fc o think 

^out it and that he (the Mayor) had tried to assess 'what is a 
fair price to. put on, John. Hancock's obligation to the City. As 
gie Mayor Was saying this, he handed the white piece of paper, 
that hb had taken from his shirt; Or coat pocket to McELWEE . 
McED^EE looked at this piece of paper and, it had what 'McELWEE 
believes was the $4.0 which McELWEE took to be four million 

-dollars. Mc ELWEE th^ n passed this piece, of paper tol 

at which tim q | looked at the number and passed it back to 

the. Mayor. Again in McELI'TEE's mind, it Was clear ' that the 'number 
was. four million dollars. 

McEIWEE's state of mind was that he . started out doing 
business With the Mayor regarding the Clarendon Building and 
during their meetings, McELWEE Went in with an open and fair mind 
and all McELWEE Wanted Was to obtain<the best possible 
arrangement for John Hancock. McELWEE looked at Mayor WHITE as 
the Head of a city agency who had lived with John Hancock through 
a very trying time when Hancock was trying to resolve the glass 
problem in their tower. McELWEE also felt that the other city 
agencies Were also very tolerant with John Hancock. 

McELWEE believes the reason WHITE knew the BU proposal was 
acceptable was , from the June 10, 1982 meeting or from ‘a 
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_ Following this meeting with the Mayor J land McELWEE 

walked across Boston Commons and back to JohnTIancock Mutual Life 
Insurance. Company. While they walked to John Hancock/ they spoke 
about the, technique used by Mayor WHITE and what an interesting 
guy; WHITE was and how interesting he (Mayor WHITE) was to do 
business with. On their walk back to John Hancock Mutual Life 
Insurance Company, they discussed how they were going to handle 
the situation. They decided to pay a sxam of 4.5 million dollars 
at the direction of the Chairman and President, of John Hancock 
Mutual Life. Insurance Company to Boston University. 

On October 12, 1982, the Board of Directors of John Hancock 
Mutual Life Insurance Company met and were brought up to date on 
what was happening between Hancock emd the City of Boston 
regarding the Clarendon property. McELWEE further advised' that 
throughout this whole ordeal, he had kept the Board of Directors 
apprised of every situation. McELWEE did no negotiating with the 
Mayor without the approval of the Board of Directors. During the 
^ard meeting, of October 12, 1982, they gave the Chairman and 
President of John Hancock Mutual Life Insurance Compamy the 
needed discretion to - disburse the necessary money . 

^ McELWEE stated that the Board of Directors consisted of a 
number of individuals who are trustees with various universities 
and colleges in. the Boston area. 

^ On October 18, .1982, at approximately 2:00 PM, McELWEE met: 
with JOHN^SILBER at John. Hancock. McELWEE has no recollection of 
what was discussed during this meeting. On December 21, 1982, at 
approximately 9:15 AM, McELWEE again met with SILBER at McELWEE *s 
Office at John Hancock Mutual Life Insurance Company. McELWEE 
believes this meeting was initiated by SILBER in an attempt to 
persuade McELWEE to get the biggest media hype possible . McELWEE 
informed SILBER by doing this, it would 'make McELWEE the magnet 
for every school in the country, coming to John Hancock Mutual 
Life Insurance. Company looking for donations. 

^ McELWEE advised that the. 4.5 million dollar grant to Boston 
University Was the biggest contribution ever made by John Hancock 
Mutual Life Insurance company to a university. McELWEE did not 
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McEIWEE also believes that if John Hancock Mutual Life 
Insurance.Company did’ not make the 4.5 million contribution to 
Boston University and* insisted upon a grant to the City or eui 
alternative, educational program, they 'woxild not have received the 
City*s approval to allow the Clarendon Building to resiain intact. 

was on or about January 13, 1983, that John Hancock 
officially furnished Boston University 4.5 million dollars. 

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In the discussions that McELWEE had with SILBER, he 
(McEDTOE) sent a very clear signal to SILBER that if John* Hancock 
Mutual Life Insurance Company made .any type of grant to Boston 
University, McEIWEE wanted it understood that no John Hancock 
Mutual Life InsUremce ; Compemy Officer or Director or euiy 

officials from the city of Boston Would benefit from this 
donation. 

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_McEI>®E, believes that it was the following morning’ after his 
meeting with the Mayor at the Parkman House where the foUr 
million dollar figure was discussed that he called the Mayor at 
^ston City Hall and informed the Mayor that Hancock had a number 
for him. _ McELWEE told the Mayor that Hancock had ^ come ■ Up • with a 
4.5 million dollar figure. Ihe Mayor's response Was that it was 
a very impressive, surprise. 


McELWEE could not recall if the City of Boston approved John 
Hancock ■ maintaining the Clarendon Building prior ' to or subsequent 
to the 4.5 million dollar grant being made to Boston (University. 


McELWEE stated that WALTER GALLAGHER, resides at One MoUlto: 
Lane, York, Maine 03909, ALBERT PROUTY, resides at 107 
Street , Aubuim . Massachusetts 01501, and| 

I [ Agriculture Investment, John Hancock, are 

presently at the Hancock Tower.; 


. I _ _l Was served a copy of a Federal Grand Jury siibpoena 
for Tuie uisrrict of Massachusetts dated September 12, 1986. This 

s^poena commanded | to appear before a Federal Grand Jury 

at Boston, Massacnuserrs, on September 24, 1986. 


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: SAC, BOSTON (194C-450) (C) 

SUBJECT: KEVIN H. WHITE, 

FORMER MAYOR, 

.CITY OF BOSTON; 

^RRUPTION WITHIN THE 
BOSTON REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY (BRA) ; 
HOBBS ACT - CPO; 

EXTORTION; 

MAIL FRAUD; 

00: BOSTON 


Re Boston airtel to Bureau dated' 9/19/86. 

Enclosed for the Bureau eure the original emd three 
copies of an IHM setting forth the synopsis of this matter, 
copy of the LHM is being disseminated to the United States 
Attorney's Office, Boston, Massachusetts. 


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The United States Attorney's Office, Boston, 
Massachusetts, has declined prosecution of this matter, 
will be no further investigation conducted by Boston. 




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In Reply, PleMt Refer to 
File No. 


vs. DeparTSaent of Justice 


Federal Bureau of Investigation 


Boston, Massachusetts 


May 22 , 1987 


KEVIN H. WHITE, 

FORMER MAYOR, 

CITY OF BOSTON; 

CORRUPTION WITHIN IHE 
BOSTON REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY (BRA) ; 

HOBBS ACT - CORRUPTION OF 
PUBLIC OFFICIALS; 

EXTORTION; 

MAIL FRAUD 

This investigation was predicated upon receipt of 
information by the United States Attorney's Office, Boston, 
Massachusetts, during September, 1986. 


4 sent Assistemt United States Attorney 

1 District of Massachusetts, Boston, 

Massachusetts, a letter which outlined allegations of possible 
misconduct during former Mayor KEVIN H. WHITE'S Administration. 
The source of this allegation was unnamed but ag ar> 


]at the Of tftfe <Jkl6Stlonible transaction. — THe 


allegation is that John Hancock Mutual Life Insurance Company, 
Boston, Massachusetts, was pressured by former Mayor WHITE into 
making a four million dollar corporate gift to Boston University 
in order to get a change in a development agreement which had 
been made with the City of Boston in the late 1960 's. This 
change was sought in the summer of 1982. The original agreement 
that John Hancock had entered into with the City of Boston was 
that once the new John Hamcock Tower was built, another office 
building owned by Hancock at 197 Clarendon Street, Boston, 
Massachusetts, would be demolished emd in its place a park would 
be constinicted for the citizens of the City of Boston. 


In 1972, Hancock determined that it needed the building 
at 197 Clarendon Street and sought the city's approval to change 
the deal accordingly. A number of city approvals were necessary 
to effectuate this change, the first and most important being 
that of the BRA. The BRA and other city agencies approved the 
change in late 1982 emd early 1983. 


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CITY OF BOSTON; 

CORRUPTION WITHIN THE 
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HOBBS ACT - CORRUPTION OF 
PUBLIC OFFICIALS; 

EXTORTION; 

MAIL FRAUD 


The implication of the allegation is that former Mayor 
KEVIN VpilTE would only approve this chemge if John Hancock made a 
four million dollar gift to the School of Engineering at Boston 
University (BU) , which BU President JOHN SILBER was in the 
process of building. 

Investigation to date has revealed that John Hemcock has 
made a four and one half million dollar contribution to BU in 
early 1983. Various records emd reports confirm that John 
Hancock was ^d>le to get this agreement with the City of Boston 
changed during the same time. 


BRA -Priy ■hVio ■fall nf . 1982 Confirmed that SILBER 

was calling | I about the Heuncock matter in 


October, 1984. A newspaper article from early 1984 about the 
relationship between KEVIN WHITE and JOHN SILBER reports that the 
Hancock contribution to BU came out of a private meeting between 
KEVIN WHITE emd the Hancock Chairmam of the Board JOHN McELWEE. 

In this same article, a BRA Spokesm^m states that there was no 
relationship whatsoever between BU and the City's approval of 
John Hemcock's proposal to chemge their agreement with the City. 


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KEVIN WHITE and SILBER have had a long standing personal 
relationship and when WHITE left Boston City Hall during January, 
1984, WHITE went to work at BU re^rtedly at a salary of $100,000 
a year as a Professor. BU also hired several of WHITE'S 


oolitical aides in earlv 1984. in 

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strong arm tactics among BU Administrators in order to raise 
campaign funds for former Mayor WHITE during his re-election 


campaigns 
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FORMER MAYOR, 

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CORRUPTION WITHIN THE 
BOSTON REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY 
HOBBS ACT - CORRUPTION OF 
PUBLIC OFFICIALS; 

EXTORTION; 


(BRA) ; 


Insurance' Conpemy, Boston,. Massachusetts, regarding the 
aforementioned allegation. McELWEE provided detailed information 
of what transpired between John Hancock. and the City of Boston. 

On May s, 1987, Assistant United States Attorney (AUSA) 

I - District of Massachusetts, Boston, 

Massachusetts, declined prosecution of this matter due to the 
lack of evidence to substantiate and prove a federal violation . 


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1 - Mrs. I 

AUG 1 0 1987 

BY COURIER (A 

Honorable Arthur B. Culvahouse, Jr. 

Counsel to the President 
The White House 
Washington, D. C. 

Dear Mr. Culvahouse: 

1 

Reference is made to my letter dated July 31, 1987, 
which ifurnished you the pa^ial results of an investigation 
concerning Dr. John Robert silber. 

Transmitted herewith is a summary memorandum containing 
the results of an additional inquiry in this matter. 


You will be advised when the results of a check of the 
records of the Central Intelligence Agency has been received. y 


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Assistant Director 

Criminal Investigative Division 



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1987. 

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AUG 1 0 1987 

JOHN ROBERT SILBER 


The information in this summary memorandum supplements 
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1987. 

Agency Checks 

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yederab goverumekt 

Honorablo Arthur B. Culvahouse, Jr. 

Counsel to the President 
7ho White House 

.Washinuton# D. C. 

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Dear Mr. Culvahouse: 

Reference is xsado to ay letters dated July j3l# 1987 » 
and August 10/ 1987# which furnished you th^partial results of 
an investigation concerning Dr. John Robert^ilbcr. 

Transmitted herewith is a sustaary neaorandua containing 
the results of an additional Inquiry in this oattor. 

This coaplctos our investigation. 


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Assistant Director 

Criminal investigative Division 



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AUG 1 4 1987 

JOHN ROBERT SILBER 

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1987, and August 10, 1987. 

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agency keep an accounting of each disclosure of a record to any person or agency relative to the name and 
address of the person or agency to whom the disclosure Is made, and the date, nature and purpose of each 
disclosure. Failure to satisfy this requirement will preclude the release of Agency information. 

2. Pursuant to Section 552a(b) (7) of the Privacy Act, no information relative to a civil or criminal enforcement 
activity is to be released unless the head of the Requesting Agency or department thereof makes written request 
specifying the portion desired and the law enforcement activity involved. 

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information being furnished me is FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY and it is not to be divulged or disseminated except to 
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